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Submitted | first-name | support | top-concern | message |
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2026-01-22 20:08:11 +02:00 | Norman | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-01-22 18:51:32 +02:00 | Martin | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | |
2026-01-22 11:23:34 +02:00 | Brent | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | Petition Against the ECE Toolkit and Related DBE Policies To whom it may concern, I write this submission in firm and unequivocal opposition to the implementation of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Toolkit and the broader policy direction under which it has been introduced by the Department of Basic Education (DBE). I do not support this initiative in any form, whether directly or indirectly, and I call for its immediate withdrawal and termination. Fundamental Objection I fundamentally reject the idea that the State has the authority to shape, influence, or override the moral, cultural, religious, or philosophical upbringing of young children, particularly those between the ages of 0 and 9 years. That responsibility belongs to parents, not government departments, not foreign-funded NGOs, and not ideologically aligned advisory bodies. Violation of Parental Rights This policy represents a clear infringement of basic parental rights, including but not limited to: The constitutional right of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and moral development of their children The right to freedom of conscience, belief, religion, and opinion The right to raise children in accordance with family values, cultural norms, and religious convictions Any attempt by the State to insert itself into this deeply personal and foundational sphere of life is unacceptable and authoritarian in nature. Ideological Indoctrination Under the Guise of “Training” The claim that the ECE Toolkit is merely an “internal teacher-training programme” is disingenuous. Teachers do not exist in a vacuum. They teach children. Training educators to adopt specific, contested views on sex and gender, particularly at early developmental stages, is ideological indoctrination by proxy. It is neither neutral nor harmless, and it directly affects learners who are too young to critically assess such concepts. Lack of Consent, Transparency, and Public Mandate I strongly object |
2026-01-22 09:15:14 +02:00 | Gwen | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-01-21 10:45:35 +02:00 | Laura | No I do not | All of the above | Government's role is to teach maths, reading and literacy - this is NOT government's role!! |