In this expose, we will take a closer look at digital learning resources from school book publishers Aschehoug and Cappelen Damm. These publishers include videos in students’ user access that parents rarely see. The videos contain sexualization of children and youth, introduction of alcohol, and claims that gender is more than just male and female, and that students can feel like any gender they want.
The video is composed of four clips from various digital learning resources aimed at children and youth between the ages of 6-12. We have added an explanation of the content to each video for those who need it.
The video begins with an indoctrinating voice speaking to a student doing homework in their room. The voice tells the student how to think about gender and sex. Here is an excerpt from the voiceover:
«"Are you a boy who feels like a girl and likes boys? Or are you an intersex person who likes both boys and girls? But instead of looking at it as a chore to figure out who you are and what you want, you can think of it as a big buffet. You have an incredible amount of options, and you can taste your way to what you like."»
First, "intersex person" is not a new gender. It is male or female born with a genital abnormality in the formation of the SRY gene that determines the development of genitals. It is not a new gender. Second, it is radical to encourage 8-12 year olds to experiment with which gender they like or want to be with. This experimental attitude can carry the risk of major consequences, potential regret and irreversible interventions.
Please watch and evaluate the content yourself to determine if it is suitable for your children.
You can contact the school to find out what books and digital resources they plan to use, and share your views. Feel free to join with other parents to form a group. This increases the likelihood that you can avoid the videos from being shown. However, the videos will still be available to your children on their digital learning sites.
Please let us know if you have any other findings that parents should know about.