ADF International Warns of Inappropriate Sex Education for Children

As global institutions like the United Nations continue to promote Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE), concerns are mounting over the potential harm such education may pose to young children. ADF International, a legal advocacy group, has raised alarms, suggesting that some sex education programs might be inappropriate and harmful.

Since the 1960s, CSE has been a tool aimed at mitigating the detrimental impacts of the sexual revolution—such as sexually transmitted diseases and teenage pregnancies. Yet, ADF International argues that these programs are also subtly influencing children’s perceptions of sex, often without parental knowledge.

One notable case in Australia highlights these concerns. Nicki Gaylard is pursuing legal action against the Department of Education after a sex education class reportedly traumatized her 14-year-old daughter. The session, conducted by Headspace Berri, allegedly included explicit content and references to sensitive topics such as incest and bestiality.

The Guardian reported that Headspace reviewed the incident and acknowledged that while the presentation aimed to foster LGBTIQA+ inclusivity and highlight discrimination, certain elements were unsuitable for young audiences.

Gaylard expressed frustration as Headspace declined to disclose the materials used, claiming the class strained her daughter’s relationship with her siblings. She questioned, “How can they be happy to show to children what they are ashamed to show to adults? Let children be children,” as reported by ADF.

The controversy extends beyond this case, with ADF International pointing to global CSE guidelines endorsed by UN agencies. These guidelines suggest that children as young as nine can learn about masturbation and sexual stimulation, and question societal norms affecting sexual behavior.

According to ADF, “In classrooms across the globe, a quiet yet burgeoning campaign is underway to shape what children as young as 5 are taught about sex, relationships, and their own bodies.”

Further emphasizing their stance, ADF stated, “Exposing children to premature or explicit sexual content does not empower them — it harms them. In the case of CSE, the language of ’empowerment’ is being cleverly used to guise material that, if delivered by anyone other than a credentialed teacher in an institutional setting, would be recognised immediately as inappropriate.”