UK:Children 'to be given compulsory sex education from age four'

Nursery: Charities have said children should be taught sex education from age four Children as young as four are set to be given compulsory sex education in primary school. They will be taught the names of body parts and basic ideas about different relationships. Government advisers claim that 'gradual education' from such a young age would help to stop children from rushing into sex when they are older. They argue that the sex education that children receive in science classes does not go far enough. But the recommendations caused a storm of protest yesterday, with family campaigners claiming that the views of parents and teachers are being ignored.... (Excerpt) Read more at... [read full story]