Navigating text-based communication, understanding how tone can be misinterpreted, and respecting digital boundaries.
One of the most striking aspects of Belgium’s story is that even thirty years after the 1991 law, sex education continues to provoke . In 2021, when the French‑speaking Community moved to make EVRAS compulsory, the decision sparked protests, vandalism, and a series of arson attacks on schools in the Charleroi and Liège regions. Schools were tagged with anti‑EVRAS messages, and the Charleroi mayor described the acts as “acts of terror” against the teaching community and pupils themselves. Schools were tagged with anti‑EVRAS messages, and the
By 2021, the idea of segregating boys and girls during puberty lessons was considered outdated and counterproductive. Most Brussels and Flemish schools now teach mixed-gender classes. Why? Because boys need to understand periods, and girls need to understand voice changes and spontaneous erections. Mutual understanding reduces bullying and fosters empathy. Schools were tagged with anti‑EVRAS messages
Puberty education must provide adolescents with the critical thinking skills needed to analyze these media scripts. By actively deconstructing fictional romantic storylines in a classroom or home setting, educators can help youth separate entertainment from healthy, real-world relationship standards. Core Pillars of Relationship Literacy in Puberty Education Navigating text-based communication
Understanding how to ask for consent and how to read body language.
Deconstructing Media Narratives: Reality vs. Romantic Storylines