health
March 9, 2026
A Mississippi mother couldn’t find accurate sex ed for her kids. So she started a class at church
As states scale back requirements for comprehensive sex ed, some parents and faith communities are stepping in to teach what schools won’t
TL;DR
- Many states lack requirements for age-appropriate and medically accurate sex education.
- Community-based and faith-based programs are emerging to fill the gap left by inadequate school sex education.
- The "Our Whole Lives" program, developed by the Unitarian Universalist Association and the United Church of Christ, offers comprehensive and inclusive sex education.
- These programs aim to dismantle shame and stigma surrounding sexuality, relationships, and gender identity.
- Building trust with parents and the community is crucial before launching these educational initiatives.
- Organizations opposing comprehensive sex education often cite "parents' rights" and conservative Christian viewpoints.
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