A phenomenon that we should not ignore: Immoral behaviors are occurring in our elementary school systems. According to an article published in February 7th’s The Globe and Mail: During a party in an unidentified school, a group of twelve year-old girls had immoral activities with boys inside the school’s changing room.<br/><br/>

Upon further investigation, these situations had been going on in the Toronto for more than 2 years. Ms Laura Wershler is a member of “Mad Moms Against Bad Sex Ed” in Calgary. She pointed out that the current Sexual Education programs are insufficient. Solely teaching students about birth control and AIDS prevention is not adequate. The overloading pornographic information from the media also contributed to this social phenomenon. Parents should convey proper ethical ideas to their children and inform them on how to analyze the information from the media.<br/><br/>

Dr. Miriam Kaufman, a pediatrician at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, believes that it is a good idea to start the discussions in a mutual respecting manner. She even advises that parents should try to "consult" their kids for opinion.<br/><br/>

According to a research study on students coordinated by the Council of Ministers of Education, the percentage of young Canadians who said they had self confidence had dropped 10 percent compared to the same survey conducted in 1989.<br/><br/>

I believe that a comprehensive education system is crucial for the society nowadays and religion education is particularly important in such education system. Our parish has a group of volunteers who are willing to offer their time and talent to give a hand to the families in need. For families who need help, please contact me at 905-294-1377.