# comments3 - Link: https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/ece-toolkit/comments3/ - Published: 2024-04-06T18:35:50+02:00 - Author: dearSA _Advert_ _Advert – scroll down_ Displaying the **40** latest comments. [ HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE ECE TOOLKIT](https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/ece-toolkit/#havasay) | Submitted | first-name | support | top-concern | message | | 2026-10-27 19:11:46 +02:00 | Christiaan | No I do not | All of the above | | | 2026-10-27 12:29:47 +02:00 | Francois | No I do not | All of the above | It is as basic as - stop educating our kids to worldly view only supported by a minority. | | 2026-10-27 10:16:35 +02:00 | Eberhardt | No I do not | All of the above | | | 2026-10-26 22:46:46 +02:00 | Faith | No I do not | All of the above | | | 2026-10-26 10:32:34 +02:00 | Antoinette | No I do not | All of the above | The gender-based ideology puts confusing thoughts into children's minds. Boys should be allowed to cook and girls to climb trees without having their gender questioned. They should be free to grow up as children. | | 2026-10-26 05:51:37 +02:00 | Cedric | No I do not | Undermining of religious/spiritual values | | | 2026-10-25 22:44:50 +02:00 | Nicci | No I do not | All of the above | The South African Constitution - Chapter 2 - Section 28 outlines Children's Rights (1) Every child has the right (d) to be protected from maltreatment, neglect, abuse or degradation. (3) CHILD MEANS ANY PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 18! How is forcing adult ideologies on children not abuse? It's phycological abuse and could lead to children being bullied and other mental health issues ... Adults are supposed to PROTECT children, not harm them. If educators want pronouns, they need new careers where they cannot harm children who trust them! Just because a few warped "grown ups" prefer certain "pronouns" and are confused about the basics of biology (two genders only), does not mean that we need change grammar, biology and indoctrinate innocent minds with this sickness. CHILDREN have the RIGHT to be PROTECTED from ALL forms of harm.Stop showing how "inclusive" and "woke" you are by forcing our children to bend to an adult's warped perception of their sexual-orientation and ideologies, children's innocence should be preserved, children should play and learn in a SAFE environment FREE from adult concerns about using the correct made-up pronouns like "zerm" for their made-up "genders" and fearing consequences for getting it wrong if Mike identifies as a girl today. We need to protect our children from these absurd over-sexualising, indoctrinating and child-grooming ideologies. If you let this happen, what's next? Boys identify as girls for a day, go into girls-only spaces and rapes them! In a country where GBV and Rape is already at an alarming rate, how do you think this indoctrination will go? Do you in your pro-woke mind think it will protect women, girls and children, or further destroy society? Stop destroying our children. Stop harming children to push your agenda, remember God's wrath comes to those who harm children, Matthew 18:6, Mark 9:42 and Luke 17:2. | | 2026-10-23 10:56:23 +02:00 | Veon | No I do not | All of the above | | | 2026-10-22 19:15:32 +02:00 | Rofhiwa | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | | | 2026-10-22 10:49:21 +02:00 | Teba | No I do not | DBE’s refusal to establish a Family Values Unit | | | 2026-10-22 07:37:41 +02:00 | Nadiah | No I do not | All of the above | South Africa and the world is already spiralling completely out of control. The one thing that we still have to hold onto is our religious and moral values. HOW ON EARTH CAN THE ONE ENTITY THAT PLAYS A PRIMARY ROLE ON THE UPBRINGING OF OUR CHILDREN and shaping them for the future promote such immorality!!??? This is beyond sick ? | | 2026-10-22 06:04:17 +02:00 | Alice | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | | | 2026-10-21 14:43:31 +02:00 | Lisa | No I do not | Other | I wish to express my serious concern regarding proposed changes to South Africa's school education framework concerning gender identity and related content. Our children go to school to receive an education that prepares them for the real world. Education policy must prioritize their academic development, practical competence and future independence.South African learners need stronger foundations in mathematics, literacy, science and financial literacy. They need to understand budgeting, debt, taxation, employment contracts and their legal rights. They need practical life skills, including basic vehicle maintenance, cooking, sewing, household repairs and the everyday skills required to become capable, independent adults.These are not trivial extras. They are essential life skills, and they deserve serious attention in our education system.I question whether introducing complex concepts relating to gender identity into school education, particularly at a young age, is appropriate, necessary or supported by sufficient evidence of educational benefit. Biological sex is a fundamental aspect of human biology, and educational material should communicate biological facts accurately and clearly.Parents, not government departments acting without adequate accountability, must have a meaningful voice in decisions that affect what their children are taught.Any proposed changes of this nature should be accompanied by transparent documentation, clear age-specific learning objectives, access to the actual teaching materials, an explanation of the educational evidence supporting the changes, and meaningful opportunities for public consultation before implementation.If public participation is being limited or bypassed, that raises further concerns about transparency and accountability. Decisions affecting millions of South African children should not be insulated from scrutiny simply because the | | 2026-10-21 10:49:49 +02:00 | Dale | No I do not | All of the above | | | 2026-10-21 09:45:06 +02:00 | Melanie | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | I do not agree with this at all. This is a degradation of family values, morals and the rights of parents. It is my responsibility to guide my children and protect their innocence—not the responsibility of some degenerate in government who has no intention of keeping children innocent. | | 2026-10-21 09:38:16 +02:00 | Vanessa | No I do not | Undermining of religious/spiritual values | | | 2026-10-21 09:34:27 +02:00 | Dylan | No I do not | All of the above | This government is really trying their best to mess with our children's heads. These things are the responsibility of parents to educate their children and the government need to stay out of it. | | 2026-10-21 09:31:05 +02:00 | David | No I do not | DBE’s refusal to establish a Family Values Unit | | | 2026-10-21 09:20:22 +02:00 | Nicola | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | The government has NO place discussing gender ideologies with children. NONE. This is a faux movement that has MUTILATED and subsequently caused huge anguish amongst, now adults, through a long process of indoctrination at a very vulnerable age and the state has NO place in this aspect. This is the parent's job to address. | | 2026-10-21 08:28:19 +02:00 | Heather | No I do not | All of the above | I AM ENRAGED THAT THIS IS EVEN BEEN DISCUSSED. This is a Christian nation under GOD. THERE ARE ONLY 2 GENDERS, MALE AND FEMALE. I DONT GIVE A DAMN WHAT ANYONE ELSE BELIEVES. HOW DARE THEY DRAG THIS DISGUSTING IDEOLOGY INTO OUR SCHOOLS AND CONFUSE OUR CHILDREN. WE WILL NOT STAND FOR THIS... EVER | | 2026-10-21 08:20:29 +02:00 | Mdu | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | Our government seems to be making a chain of disastrous decisions, essentially compromising parents and their right to decide what gets taught to their children. Trans ideology is poisonous propaganda, and forcing it down the throats of little children is nothing short of satanic. I acknowledge that people have the right to hate themselves and the gender they were born as; it is completely within their rights to pretend to be the opposite gender; however, there is no need to involve our children in this madness.Kid spaces should be kept entirely free of this disastrous ideology.We must protect our children at all costs!!! | | 2026-10-21 08:01:14 +02:00 | Arlene | No I do not | All of the above | I strongly oppose the introduction of this ECE Toolkit for children aged 0–9, as I believe these are sensitive topics being introduced at far too young an age. My greatest concerns are the lack of meaningful public consultation, the undermining of parental rights, family values and religious beliefs, and the establishment of the DBE’s Social Inclusion Unit without sufficient consideration of families’ concerns. I believe parents should remain central to decisions about their young children’s upbringing and education. Early childhood education should prioritise age-appropriate learning, emotional development, respect for others and strong family involvement, with full transparency and meaningful parental consultation before implementing such programmes. | | 2026-10-20 21:46:19 +02:00 | David | No I do not | All of the above | Core Motivating Concern: Violation of Parental Rights & Lack of Public ConsultationDetailed Comments & Motivating Reasons:I submit this formal comment to object to the Department of Basic Education's (DBE) introduction and implementation of the "ECE Toolkit" for pre-primary and primary school educators. My objection is based on three core legal, scientific, and constitutional principles:Primacy of Parental Rights Over State Directives:Parents bear the primary constitutional, moral, and legal responsibility for the upbringing, guidance, and worldview of their children. The state’s role in public education is strictly supportive and foundational, not ideological. State-led educational programs must not overrule or infringe upon parental authority—especially regarding sensitive topics like identity, morality, and social development in children aged 0 to 9 years.Absence of Sound Evidence & Potential Psychological Harm:A growing body of international medical and developmental research—most notably highlighted in comprehensive systematic reviews like the Cass Review—emphasizes the risks of introducing social gender transitioning and gender identity concepts to young children. Introducing complex, unproven gender ideology to toddlers and primary school pupils can induce confusion and anxiety rather than fostering healthy development. Early childhood education must focus on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills rather than controversial social theories.Condemnation of Bypassing Public Consultation:I strongly condemn the DBE’s initial position that public participation was neither required nor considered for the ECE Toolkit. Under Section 195 and Section 33 of the South African Constitution, administrative actions that directly affect the public, families, and young children must strictly adhere to principles of transparency, public involvement, and procedural fairness. Attempting to bypass parents and public consultation on matters impacting early child | | 2026-10-20 20:27:41 +02:00 | Lee-Ann | No I do not | All of the above | Parents have the responsibility for their children, not a school, governing body, etc. South Africa is still a democracy and hopefully a country built on capitalism not communism or socialism and certainly is not a dictatorship no matter how much the ANC would like that. | | 2026-10-20 18:54:09 +02:00 | Siboniso | No I do not | All of the above | I am a parent and a Christian, and I raise my child according to my faith and family values. I object to the Department of Basic Education’s proposed approach for the following reasons: 1. Complete absence of public consultation: Parents have not been properly consulted. The department must run a formal, well-advertised public consultation, in all official languages, before any guidelines or units are finalised.2. Undermining of parental rights and family values: Parents are the primary educators of their children. Our views must not be sidelined. We ask that parents be given advance notice of any related material and that a clear option be provided for our children to be excused, with an alternative activity.3. Undermining of religious and spiritual values: The Constitution protects freedom of religion, belief and opinion. Public schools must respect families who hold that sexual orientation and gender identity are matters to be taught at home, according to their faith.4. Establishment of the DBE’s Social Inclusion Unit: Creating a new unit on this subject, without public input, is concerning.5. Refusal to establish a Family Values Unit: If the department sets up a body for one perspective, it should equally give a voice to families and faith communities, through a dedicated unit or a formal advisory structure.I do not condone bullying or harassment of any learner, and every child must be safe at school. But safety and respect for all do not require that my child be taught these subjects against my beliefs. I ask the department to consult parents openly and to protect our right to decide how our child is raised. | | 2026-10-20 15:26:47 +02:00 | Sonja | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | | | 2026-10-20 15:26:05 +02:00 | Peter | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | | | 2026-10-20 15:25:17 +02:00 | Nikola | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | | | 2026-10-20 15:24:25 +02:00 | Norma | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | | | 2026-10-20 14:15:28 +02:00 | Pieter | No I do not | All of the above | This will be the end of my children’s generation to any chance at a normal balanced, healthy and mentally stable life. The Devil WILL NOT TAKE MY CHILDREN!!! I will put my own life on the line to protect them. DO NOT force this nonsense onto us. | | 2026-10-20 10:00:47 +02:00 | Michele | No I do not | All of the above | | | 2026-10-20 09:08:16 +02:00 | Nompendulo | Yes I do | Undermining of parental rights and family values | | | 2026-10-20 08:58:51 +02:00 | Brad | No I do not | All of the above | | | 2026-10-20 08:25:28 +02:00 | Mighael Hans | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | | | 2026-10-19 23:54:43 +02:00 | Fathima | No I do not | Undermining of religious/spiritual values | | | 2026-10-18 08:45:48 +02:00 | Bernadette | No I do not | All of the above | For children? Who's brains aren't fully developed and are influenced by what their teachers teach them? You only need one vindictive person to completely ruin a child's life. Leave children to be children. If they have questions, answer them. | | 2026-10-17 09:06:44 +02:00 | Olinda | No I do not | All of the above | This is preposterous! Government has no business trying to indoctrinate and confuse children. Respect parents' rights and do not encroach on people's inalienable rights, constitutional rights, religious rights and just plain, common sense. There is malicious intent on the part of government and one should question their motives. In the meantime, hands off our children! | | 2026-10-16 08:55:03 +02:00 | Nike' | No I do not | Complete absence of public consultation | | | 2026-10-15 07:30:19 +02:00 | Camryn | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | a five year old does not have the emotion al stability to engage in such talk. even though i do believe that it is wrong and immoral to change what you already are. feelings such as those should be delt with by the parents not impersonal teachers who are pushing their idiotic ideology. | | 2026-10-14 10:49:37 +02:00 | Magdeleena | No I do not | All of the above | |