I silently pass out the information session pamphlet entitled “Sex Education For Your Child” to my Advisory students, anticipating the instant face-cortorting reactions.
Some students see the ’s’ word and immediately decide their parents do not need to attend, passing the stack to the person on their right. Others are so mesmerized that they have to be nudged and reminded to pass the papers. Tonya primly raises her eyebrows and shakes her head, like a conservative parent.
Tonya: Why does this school want to teach my mom about sex?! My mom doesn’t need to learn anything about sex.
I keep my mouth shut, my face straight.
