Shock in Melk: Elementary school student receives questionable sex magazine at school day!

Shock in Melk: Elementary school student receives questionable sex magazine at school day!

A controversial educational brochure is causing a stir in Austria! At an open day at a new middle school in the Melk district, the students, including ten-year-old Lena, received a “giveaway” that included an educational booklet. Not only was this booklet filled with images of naked men, women, and even a naked woman in a wheelchair, but it also explained complex terms like transgender and intersexuality. Lena's father, who was not entirely enthusiastic about the school, was shocked when he found out that younger students, some as young as nine, also had this booklet in their hands. The origin of the “sex education book” apparently remains unclear, but it is already known that at least three other classmates were also given this booklet, allegedly by the headmistress herself today.at reported.

Controversies and demands for clarification

The reactions to the booklet are divided. While Lena's father believes that the content "goes far too far" for a child her age, the FPÖ supports the call for an end to what they describe as "left-wing, transgender indoctrination". Michael Sommer, education spokesman for the FPÖ Lower Austria, expressed himself clearly: “Children should be allowed to remain children and not be negatively influenced by left-wing rainbow propaganda during their early development.” It remains unclear how the school will deal with this critical feedback.

In contrast, there are also experts who consider age-appropriate education to be important. According to Christiane Kolb, it is crucial to support children early on in dealing with their own bodies and their emotions in order to prevent later difficulties in adult sexuality. She points out that the way parents provide closeness and security to their children has a direct impact on how they view sexuality later in life SZ magazine notes. In this sense, the discussion about education is not only focused on the booklet, but also on the basic education of children in relation to sexuality.