The events and publications of 1991, particularly the Belgian documentary, left an indelible mark on Dutch-language sexual education. The film demonstrated the power and pitfalls of a direct, non-euphemistic method. It showed that children and adolescents were capable of absorbing factual information about their bodies, but also sparked debates about the ethics of showing nudity, especially that of minors, even in an educational context.
By 1991, sexual education was already well-established in Dutch schools. The approach was comprehensive, aiming to prepare young people for healthy relationships and to protect them from risks such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies. seksuele voorlichting 1991
De overheid besloot dat het roer om moest. De publieke omroep (vooral de NOS en de Teleac) kreeg de opdracht: maak een voorlichtingsserie voor 10- tot 14-jarigen die wél effect had. Het resultaat was een drieluik, maar het is deel 1 uit 1991 dat de grootste indruk maakte. The events and publications of 1991, particularly the
De invoering van structurele voorlichting wierp al snel vruchten af en trok internationale aandacht. Terwijl landen als de Verenigde Staten kozen voor 'onthoudingsvoorlichting' (abstinence-only), bewees de Nederlandse methode dat openheid juist leidde tot verantwoordelijk gedrag. By 1991, sexual education was already well-established in
Don't hide the facts. Don't moralize the biology. Just give the kids the information, a good laugh, and a reminder to be lief (loving) to each other.