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Submitted | first-name | support | top-concern | message |
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2026-09-01 04:37:29 +02:00 | EM | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-08-31 22:21:45 +02:00 | John | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-08-31 12:02:19 +02:00 | Shaun | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-08-31 11:14:06 +02:00 | Nomfundo | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | We respectfully disagree with the DBE’s position that public participation is unnecessary. Any toolkit introduced in early childhood and primary education—particularly content addressing gender, identity and personal values—has a direct impact on children, parents and educators. Parents have the primary responsibility for guiding their children in accordance with their beliefs and values. They should therefore be given a meaningful opportunity to review the content, raise concerns and participate in decisions that may influence their children’s development. Excluding parents risks undermining their choices and eroding trust in the education system. We call on the DBE to undertake a transparent public consultation process before implementing the ECE Toolkit. |
2026-08-31 09:48:24 +02:00 | Chene | No I do not | All of the above | ABSOLUTELY NO. ✝️ As a Christian and as a parent, I strongly oppose the introduction of the ECE Toolkit into our public schools without full transparency and meaningful public participation. My Christian faith teaches me that God created humanity as male and female (Genesis 1:27), and I do not agree with teaching young children that biological sex is something that can simply be redefined according to gender identity. I believe there are boys and girls — male and female — and that God intentionally created each one. This is a fundamental part of my Christian worldview, and I do not consent to the State teaching my young children a conflicting ideology as though it were unquestionable fact. I also believe that children as young as 0–9 years old should not be burdened with complex ideological debates about gender identity. Their education should be age-appropriate, evidence-based and focused on their healthy development, while parents remain meaningfully involved in decisions concerning sensitive matters of values, sexuality and identity. This is not about hatred or mistreating anyone. Every person is created in the image of God and deserves dignity, kindness and respect. But respecting every person does not require me to abandon my faith, nor does it give government the right to impose a particular worldview on my children without proper transparency and parental participation. If the DBE believes this material is appropriate for young children, then put the complete toolkit in the public domain and allow parents, educators, child-development experts and the wider public to examine it and comment on it. There must be no secretive implementation and no bypassing of meaningful public participation. |
2026-08-30 13:11:15 +02:00 | Edith | Yes I do | No concern | I fully support the ECE toolkit being implemented for teachers in SA. Gender sensitivity training for schoolteachers is essential to create inclusive, safe, and equitable learning environments that dismantle stereotypes and support the holistic development of all students. Why It Matters: Reduces Unconscious Bias: Helps teachers recognize and stop their own subconscious gender-related behaviors and favoritism in the classroom.Prevents Stereotyping: Stops educators from passing on outdated gender roles, such as steering boys toward science and girls toward caregiving subjects.Boosts Student Confidence: Encourages equal participation, raises self-esteem, and improves academic motivation for both boys and girls. Lowers Dropout Rates: Addresses barriers—such as safety concerns, unequal domestic burdens, or lack of support—that cause vulnerable students, particularly girls, to leave school early. Creates Safer Spaces: Equips staff to identify, prevent, and respond to gender-based bullying and school-related violence. Thank you for this initiative. From a South African citizen |
2026-08-30 10:14:33 +02:00 | Kevin | No I do not | All of the above | What are children not even at the age of going through puberty doing learning about gender besides know where the boys toilets are and where the girls toilet are and know which to use and which to not The only people concerned about gender are the adults with their agendas where as children have always been able to grow, never needing any ECE, Let children be innocent while they are still young. when they can think critically then they can choose what they want |
2026-08-30 07:27:08 +02:00 | Rinda | No I do not | All of the above | This should NOT be taught to children! If they really must teach this, do it at university level where people have the capacity to make informed decisions and stand on their values without this indoctrination. |
2026-08-30 06:26:39 +02:00 | Robyn | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-08-29 22:51:04 +02:00 | Elaine | No I do not | All of the above | Freedom of religion is an important part of the South African constitution. To indoctrinate children into an ideology which is in opposition to the will of parents, is a violation of parents rights to raise their children within their own belief systems. This is an override of family values and a direct intrusion by the state. |