The program covered a range of topics, including:
In 1991, Belgium's sexual education might have been:
| Module | Puberty-relevant skill | Romantic storyline example | Critical question | |--------|------------------------|----------------------------|-------------------| | 1. Attraction & initiation | Distinguishing infatuation from compatibility | Twilight : Edward watching Bella sleep | Is constant attention romantic or controlling? | | 2. Consent & pacing | Reading verbal/nonverbal cues; handling rejection | The Kissing Booth : pressure to accept public kiss | What does enthusiastic consent look/sound like? | | 3. Emotional regulation | Managing jealousy, possessiveness, anxiety | Normal People : silent treatment as punishment | How do characters repair rupture? | | 4. Digital romance | Messaging norms; ghosting; sexting pressure | Sex Education (Netflix) – texting scenes | What’s the difference between flirting and coercive persistence? | | 5. Endings & resilience | Breaking up without cruelty; grief without stalking | To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before – letter closure | How do fictional breakups model (or fail) dignity? |
The program covered a range of topics, including:
In 1991, Belgium's sexual education might have been: The program covered a range of topics, including:
| Module | Puberty-relevant skill | Romantic storyline example | Critical question | |--------|------------------------|----------------------------|-------------------| | 1. Attraction & initiation | Distinguishing infatuation from compatibility | Twilight : Edward watching Bella sleep | Is constant attention romantic or controlling? | | 2. Consent & pacing | Reading verbal/nonverbal cues; handling rejection | The Kissing Booth : pressure to accept public kiss | What does enthusiastic consent look/sound like? | | 3. Emotional regulation | Managing jealousy, possessiveness, anxiety | Normal People : silent treatment as punishment | How do characters repair rupture? | | 4. Digital romance | Messaging norms; ghosting; sexting pressure | Sex Education (Netflix) – texting scenes | What’s the difference between flirting and coercive persistence? | | 5. Endings & resilience | Breaking up without cruelty; grief without stalking | To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before – letter closure | How do fictional breakups model (or fail) dignity? | Consent & pacing | Reading verbal/nonverbal cues; handling
