"Speaking the unspeakable in forbidden places: addressing lesbian, gay,

Bisexual and transgender equality in the primary school"

Alexandra

In this article the author Alexandra argue that “the primary school is often thought of as a place of safety and innocence; a place where childhood is both nurtured and sheltered, and attempts to address what are seen as ‘adult’ issues are sometimes seen as intrusions into or threats to this safety zone."

I completely agree with the writer that this is the case in most primary schools. I think this is a mean of not over exposing children and maintaining their innocence for as long as they possibly can. What I agree with even more is the fact that they chose to introduce the "No Outsider" project at this stage. The fact of the matter is that this is our reality. This is the society we live in and it is becoming more and more acceptable for lesbians, gays, bisexual, and transgender to express themselves freely without being reprimanded. When our children learn about this at this stage in their lives. It allows room for tolerance. It prevents them from being or seeming ignorant and won't be so taboo to them when they come in contact with it such a situation.

"Sexuality is seen as a ‘special area of life’ and one that should be reserved for adulthood." This I believe to be true but with the programs children watch today there is way more exposure to sexuality due to the undertones in these programs. They are even more intrigued by sexuality because of this. So why not each them consciously and appropriately in schools instead of them learning it through subliminal methods.