Politicians compelling teachers to educate kids about relationships? It's gonna fail... (well, it's already failed.)
In the local Parliament, even as we speak: the first reading of the Relationship, Drug and Alcohol Education Bill, a Private Member's Bill introduced under the Ten Minute Rule;
First of all, congratulations on the bill's title. If the right kind of person spots it, it has a potential of fuelling British comedy for a couple of weeks, if not months.
Secondly, the bill neatly and timely - from my blog's point of view - reminds us that the Human Project has failed.
*shouldn't it run more true to life, though: Alcohol, Drugs & Relationship?
PS "Support was growing today for the attempt by Hull North MP Diana Johnson to make lessons about drugs, alcohol and relationships compulsory in classrooms.
The Relationship, Drug and Alcohol Education (Curriculum) Bill requires the Secretary of State for Education to include relationships, drug and alcohol education in the National Curriculum.
The Bill will be introduced by the Hull North MP Diana Johnson in the House of Commons tomorrow (Wednesday 17 October) straight after Prime Minister’s Questions, under the Ten Minute Rule Bill procedure.
The Bill is backed by charities and campaigns with expertise of working in the fields of drugs, alcohol, domestic violence, sexual health and child welfare issues.
These now include The Amy Winehouse Foundation, Brook, the Family Planning Association, Adfam, the Angelus Foundation, The End Violence Against Women Coalition, Mentor, Alcohol Concern and Turning Point.
In a statement backing the Bill, the Amy Winehouse Foundation said today: "At the Amy Winehouse Foundation we passionately believe that all children deserve the opportunity to learn about the potential dangers of drugs and alcohol. With the ever changing landscape of substance misuse in the UK we feel it is imperative that .... [...]"
