First grade teachers

The controversy surrounding the teaching of sex differences to first graders deserves more scrutiny. We have teachers with special training who teach sex education in 6th and 11th grade and the subject matter is age appropriate. For example in 11th a movie showing a live birth is presented. The educational system is based on teachers being proficient in the area of their expertise. If a student asks a question in English class about algebra the teacher refers the student to the algebra department. This is common sense but suddenly first grade teacher are asked to explain sex change an eight year old. What happens if the child asks questions about birth control, the death penalty and abortion. These questions should be in the realm of the parents. The first grade teacher neither has the time nor the training to answer these questions. Their job is to teach reading and writing and maintain a safe learning environment in the classroom which means treating people with dignity and respect. There is a world of difference between telling a child not to hit and telling them not have an abortion. Let parents take care of their responsibilities and teachers take care of theirs. It is highly unlikely that any teacher wants the responsibility of explaining birth control to young children.