2024-11-10 20:47:00
The vice president Victoria Villarruel was present at the II Seminar “Gender and Identity: The problem of the sexualization of childhood”, which was held at the Senate of the Nation. The meeting, convened by the General Directorate of Culture and Citizen Attention.
During his speech, Daniel Abategeneral director of Culture at the Senateraised a central concern: «Childhood is the basis where the values and identity of each person are built. “It is unacceptable that attempts are made to impose ideologies that confuse children and distance them from their essence.” The actress and producer Graciela Spinelliwho was one of the main promoters of the seminar, also spoke out on the matter, pointing out that “the commotion caused in the media in recent days has served to open the debate and highlight the explicit texts that are circulating in schools.”
Just a couple of days before, “when the texts with explicit sex scenes circulating in classrooms were made known”, They had saved him “a few minutes of introduction to put the talk in context,” Spinelli highlighted.
Claudia Peiroin his presentation titled “From CSE to gender ideology,” harshly criticized the approach to sexual education in Argentine schools. According to Peiró, currently a “banter for sexualizing the school” has been established, prioritizing issues of sexual identity over basic learning such as reading and writing. In addition, he questioned the role that the State has assumed by intervening directly in the sexual education of minors, leaving parents out of decision-making about the education of their children.
Problems of early sexualization
María José Mancinoa psychiatrist, addressed the consequences of early sexualization from a clinical and family perspective. The doctor stressed that, although Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE) is necessary, it must be taught respecting the family context and the values of each home. Mancino showed data from the Ministry of Health that shows the increase in sexually transmitted diseases in recent years and attributed this phenomenon, in part, to the way in which CSE is being implemented.
The seminar also included testimony from Patricia Galarzaa member of the MANADA group, an organization made up of fathers and mothers who face rapid-onset gender dysphoria in their children. Galarza described the process that families are subjected to when their children express doubts about their gender identity, denouncing the lack of adequate support and the social pressure they face to accept changes without considering a prior exploration.
In her speech, Galarza also criticized the role of schools, which often, according to her, act without consulting parents: “The social pressure that parents experience is enormous, and the only message we receive is that we must accept what the boy says, without questioning it. In a call for reflection, he demanded prudence and a responsible approach that considers the possibility of exploring the context of each child before making irreversible decisions.
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**Interview with Victoria Villarruel on the II Seminar “Gender and Identity”**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us, Vice President Villarruel. You recently attended the II Seminar “Gender and Identity: The problem of the sexualization of childhood” at the Senate of the Nation. Can you share your key takeaways from the event?
**Victoria Villarruel:** Thank you for having me. The seminar was indeed crucial for discussing the future of our children and adolescents. My main takeaway is the overarching importance of protecting the innocence of childhood. We must ensure that ideologies that may confuse or sexualize children do not prevail. As I stated, “We are not going to allow them to pervert the future of Argentina.”
**Editor:** Daniel Abate mentioned that “childhood is the basis where the values and identity of each person are built.” How do you interpret this statement in the context of sexual education in schools?
**Victoria Villarruel:** I fully agree with Daniel. Childhood is formative, and it’s essential that we equip our children with the right values, not complex ideologies. We should prioritize their well-being and understanding of identity without exposing them to inappropriate content. The focus should be on fundamental education that respects their developmental stage.
**Editor:** Graciela Spinelli highlighted the media’s role in sparking debate around explicit materials in school. What is your stance on this issue?
**Victoria Villarruel:** The media exposure has indeed opened a vital discussion. It is necessary that we engage in these debates openly to ensure transparency in the educational materials being circulated. Parents and educators need to work together to curate age-appropriate texts that protect our children’s innocence.
**Editor:** Claudia Peiro criticized the prioritization of sexual identity over fundamental learning. How do you believe this shift impacts students’ education?
**Victoria Villarruel:** This is a significant concern. At the core of education is the development of basic skills such as reading and writing. If we divert attention away from these essentials to focus primarily on complex identities, we risk hindering our children’s overall growth and educational attainment. The state must be cautious in its approach and ensure that parents are involved in decisions concerning their children’s education.
**Editor:** What steps do you think should be taken moving forward to address these issues effectively?
**Victoria Villarruel:** We need to foster dialogues between parents, educators, and policymakers to create a balanced approach to sexual education—one that respects parental rights and focuses on children’s welfare. Legislation may also be necessary to regulate the types of materials allowed in schools, ensuring they align with developmental appropriateness.
**Editor:** Thank you, Vice President Villarruel, for sharing your insights on this critical issue.
**Victoria Villarruel:** Thank you for having me. It’s essential that we keep this conversation going for the sake of our children’s future.
