’Back to basics' for S.P.U.C.
PA Auckland The Society for the Protection of the Unborn Child is joining the “back to basics” in schools debate. The national secretary (Mrs Patricia Byrne) says the new move was part of her society’s concern for the respect for human life. "A lot of parents are concerned aboutstandards in the reaching of basics,” she said.
“Thev feel it will be very difficult for teachers to "teach such additional subjects as human development and relationships. That is why our survey' asked the "questions on teaching standards,” said Mrs Bvrne. Asked what educational Standards had to do with protecting the unborn child, Mrs Byrne said that S.P.U.C. felt abortion and sex education were linked. A S.P.U.C. public opinion survey conducted in May asked a sample of 2000 persons, aged 15 and more, seven basic ques-
tions, two being on abortion. The other questions covered attitudes towards the news media, attitudes towards teaching human relationships and human development in schools, religion in schools, and attitudes to present teaching standards.
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