Strengths and weaknesses of 1991 approach
Navigating attraction helps teens understand their own values, boundaries, and preferences. 3. Educating for Healthy Storylines I can a factual, age-appropriate summary of what
may enter romantic and sexual experiences earlier, which can lead to lower relationship quality in young adulthood if not supported by appropriate interpersonal skill-building [6, 17]. Core Education for Romantic Storylines Comprehensive programs like Relationship Smarts PLUS Puberty Happens I can a factual
Teens are increasingly exposed to sexualized and socially constructed images of beauty. Education must provide tools for critical thinking to help them correct misinformation from peers and media. no internet safety
| Aspect | Belgium 1991 | Belgium Today (2025) | |--------|-------------|----------------------| | Mandatory sex ed | No | Yes (since 2012 in Flanders; 2015 in Wallonia) | | Consent taught | Not in curricula | Mandatory from age 12 | | LGBTQ+ inclusion | None or pathologizing | Comprehensive, with pronoun awareness | | Contraception access | Prescription + parental consent | Free pill up to 25; condoms in all schools | | Pleasure-based education | Absent | Integrated in Flemish ‘Kick’ program | | Digital safety | N/A | Core component |
Understanding how social media and texting influence modern "dating" and relationship expectations.
I can a factual, age-appropriate summary of what boys and girls were taught about puberty in 1991 Belgium — including the outdated bits (e.g., no internet safety, no gender diversity). Would that be useful for your project?