The fact that many parents are lousy parents does not obviate the fact that it is the parent's job to teach these things. The state and the schools can stay the hell out.My son, mid 1996, when he was 10 years old learned about enhancing blowjobs with Altoids from the mainstream media reporting on Monica Lewinski.
Like it or not our kids get a much earlier and a much more explicit media and internet education than we might imagine or condone.
I'll observe that maybe 1/4 of parents are capable of teaching 6th graders basic algebra.
I'll, similarly, observe that no more than 1/4th of parents are comfortable and capable of teaching sexuality to their middle schoolers.
Just last week I spoke, in a professional capacity, to a mother who was aghast that one of her daughters 7th grade friends was caught receiving cunnilingus from a classmate in a bathroom stall.
These kids need responsible, age appropriate, accurate information. Most parents are woefully unprepared to provide such an education at home.
The Austin proposed curriculum seems fair and balanced and appropriate for our societal needs.
I could be wrong, though I thoroughly doubt it.