Quebec pilot project to introduce sexual education to daycare-aged kids
MONTREAL — Sexual education, usually reserved for elementary and high school students, will be offered to some 1,200 Quebec daycare and kindergarten students beginning this fall as part of a pilot project.
The project will be run by the Marie-Vincent Foundation, which fights against the sexual abuse of children and teenagers.
The foundation’s director of professional services says the course has been designed for children up to five years old, and touches on notions of sexuality and equality in relationships in an age-appropriate way.
Annie Fournier said the project is designed to help kids feel comfortable talking about relationships from a young age.