The NSW state government has officially released a new syllabus, reflecting the mandate for consent education in schools. Should teaching consent be solely the responsibility of educators, or is there a broader role for parents and the community in addressing this critical issue?
While consent education in schools is an important part of raising empowered children, it must involve the whole family. Equipping children with the language and skills of consent and bodily autonomy at home from a very young age gives them the foundations to understand their rights, set boundaries, and respect others.
