Schools should teach that abstinence and celibacy are 'positive life choices', Church says
Schools should teach pupils that abstinence and celibacy are "positive life choices'" the Church of England has said. The practice of restraining from sexual activity is part of the Church's suggestions for how relationships and sex education (RSE) should be taught in schools in the future.
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