Silence Isn't Innocence
What happens when we stop teaching young people about consent?
In the growing national debate over sex education, a new front has opened up—one that goes beyond discussions of abstinence, contraception, or even gender identity. Across several states, efforts are underway to remove the concept of "consent" from the classroom. Proponents say it's about protecting children. But the question we must ask is: protecting them from what?
