*Survey Results* - Tracking Sexually Explicit Content in Schools

The issue surrounding sex education has been a polarizing issue for the majority of Americans. One side of the argument would like discussions regarding gender identity and sexual orientation to begin as early as preschool. And any restrictions to this agenda, such as “The parental rights in Education bill” in Florida, have been met with outcry from a small majority, deeming it the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill.

The other side of the argument is that parents should be the initiators of age-appropriate conversation surrounding sex with their children.

Some parents also express how they believe the topic of “gender identity” in particular confuses children and may lead them down a path to medicalization and sterilization, which is an arduous and dubious medical path that I have previously discussed in greater detail here. 

But my inner scientist had one serious fundamental question: Is this material truly as widespread as Libs of TikTok makes it seem? That was my main question, but like most things in life, this one question sprung a geyser of questions. 

Using the scientific method, I figured I could help answer a number of questions in regard to sexually explicit material in schools by putting together a simple survey, with only 7 questions.

Specifically, I designed my survey to answer the following questions:

• What material did parents consider sexually explicit?

• How old are the children involved?

• What kind of topics is being covered?

• Who is reviewing these topics?

• How are the topics being reviewed?

Methodology

The first question in the survey was simple: Was your child exposed to sexually explicit material in schools? 1,168 respondents said yes, their child was exposed out of 1,195 participants.

After that the survey asked about the child’s age, ranging in age from 4 years old to 17 years old. 

Then the survey asked whether it was an individual who exposed them (such as a Teacher, a guidance counselor, a sports team coach, the principal, or the school nurse) to a specific location (such as the school library or an after-school club) or whether it was another student. 

Then the survey asked what type of material it was, whether it be a classroom assignment, book, activity, exercise, report, or field trip.

Finally, the survey asked what type of material was actually covered. The topics of those questions related to Sexual Orientation or Gender Ideology (such as drag queens, gender identity, pronouns, providing a transition closet/change of clothes/binders, medical transition, and putting together a “Gender plan” for your child).

But it also included generally sexually explicit material, such as strippers, masturbation, rape, nudity, sex toys, pornographic images, as well as sex work/prostitution.

And other things that parents might find objectionable such as birth control and abortion resources.

The end of the survey consisted of collecting demographic information, and it involved collecting zip codes, states, as well as the school district that their child is a part of. 

Parents were able to select multiple answers to questions, except for the question of the state in which they reside and their child's age. 

I made sure the survey covered a wide range of topics because I wanted the parents to tell ME what they found sexually inappropriate. Too many studies propose to assume what parents can (and should) think instead of listening to them. 

Additionally, I funded the survey myself using a credit card.

Survey Data

For the full results of the survey including a state-by-state breakdown, please visit www.wrongspeak.net/Surveys

Results Breakdown

In all 50 states, these were the most common objections to topics amongst parents. The most shocking statistics of the topics discussed are:

• 15.34% of students were exposed to the topic of Burlesque/Strippers/Go-go dancers

• 15.34% of students were exposed to the topic of masturbation.

• 14.14% of students had a “Gender Plan” put together by the school without the knowledge or approval of the parents.

• 15% of students had a change of clothes or breast binders provided to them by the school.

• 15.25% of students had a so-called “Transition closet” or place where children could privately change in and out of these clothes provided to them by the school.

When asked who exactly exposed the child to this material, the majority of respondents stated a teacher had.

The States that are statistically significant (that is have a participation rate of 30 and above) and that provided the bulk of the responses above were Arkansas, New York, Texas, Colorado, and Ohio.

This made 3/5ths of the states with the largest response rate Republican-led. Ohio is the largest group with 70 people taking the survey. 

Arkansas

For starters, the largest age group in Arkansas is seven years old. The second largest age group is ten. 

The four largest topics talked about overall to all age groups are “Gender Identity” “pronouns”, nudity, and “medical transition”.

Teachers greatest offenders (35%), followed by the school principals (29%) and school nurses (22%).

The top methods of exposure were field trips (25%) followed by a classroom assignment (22%) and then a report (19%)

New York

New York’s largest age group is eight years old. The second largest age group is fourteen, and the third is six years old. 

The four largest topics discussed with all age groups were “Sexual Orientation” “sex work/prostitution”, “gender identity” and “pornographic images”

Another student was the greatest offender (29%), followed by an after-school club (24%) and a guidance counselor (21%)

The top methods of exposure were an activity (22%) A field trip (17%) and a classroom assignment (17%)

Texas

Texas’s largest age group was thirteen. 

The six largest topics discussed with all age groups were “Rape/Inappropriate touching of a child”, “Gender Identity” “Sexual Orientation” “Sex Toys” “Masturbation” and “Putting together a gender plan for your child without your knowledge or consent”

Another student was the greatest offender (33%) followed by an Afterschool Club (25%) and the school library and the school nurse (19.44%)

The top methods of exposure were an activity (33%) A book (22%) A field trip (19%) and a classroom assignment (19%)

Colorado

Colorado’s largest age group was seven years old.

The five largest topics discussed with all age groups were “Masturbation”, “Strippers/Go-go Dancers”, “Sexual Orientation”, “Sex Work/Prostitution” and providing “Binders/Change of Clothing for your kid”.

As far as who or what exposed the child, the answers were fairly evenly distributed:

The top methods of exposure were an exercise (22%) A classroom assignment (19%) and A field trip (19%).

Ohio

We have Ohio, which had 70 participants in the survey. 50 of the participants came from the Brecksville/Broadview Heights school district.

Ohio’s largest age groups were thirteen years old.

The thirteen-year-olds largest categories of exposure were “Pronouns” “Sexual Orientation” “Pornographic Images” and “Abortion Services”

The largest topics discussed with all age groups were “Abortion Services” however there was not a single topic left untouched. I have featured the raw data below:

As far as who or what exposed the child, the answers were fairly evenly distributed:

A classroom assignment was the single largest contributor at (28%)

Brecksville/Broadview Heights City School District

Brecksville/Broadview Heights City School district is in Ohio. 

The district’s largest age group was thirteen years old.

The largest categories of exposure were “Sexual Orientation” “Sex Toys” “Abortion Services” and “Putting together a “Gender Plan” for your child without your knowledge”

Another Student and the School Library were the largest contributors (24%) Followed by a teacher (22%).

The top methods of exposure were an exercise (22%) A classroom assignment (19%) and A field trip (19%).

Conclusion

These results, although lacking key details and context, hopefully, paint a clearer picture of the people, the methods, and the topics that children across the USA are being exposed to.

Although these results lack key details and context, one thing is obvious: This is not a blue-state, red-state issue. No parents should rest easily on their laurels just because they happen to live in a conservative state. All parents should take an active interest in what their children are being taught in school.

Further research should be conducted to determine how these discussions have come up in class. Whether it be new curriculum standards or children exposed to social media asking their teachers, the details of how these topics are brought up in class are a great opportunity for further research.