| Topic | 1991 (NL) Approach | 2024 (New Online) Approach | |--------|---------------------|----------------------------| | Menstruation | Taught as a physical cycle. | Taught inclusive of period poverty, menstrual tracking apps, and emissions. | | Consent | “No means no.” (Verbal) | “Enthusiastic yes.” (Non-verbal cues, digital consent, legal age of online image sharing). | | LGBTQ+ | Mentioned briefly as “acceptable.” | Fully integrated: puberty blockers (for trans youth), different coming-out timelines. | | Masturbation | Healthy, but private. | Healthy, plus porn literacy (explaining that most porn is unrealistic and not educational). | | Online safety | Not applicable. | Central topic: grooming, nudes, reporting abuse. |
Programs like Relationship Smarts Plus help teens create a positive vision for healthy relationships characterized by mutual respect and open communication. | Topic | 1991 (NL) Approach | 2024
Modern social dynamics are increasingly centered in digital spaces. Online interactions have fundamentally changed how individuals communicate and build social connections. | | LGBTQ+ | Mentioned briefly as “acceptable