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Parents are not a protected class so the court only had to do a rational basis analysis. I beleive it was 6th graders, not 6 year olds. Since parents have failed miserably at discussing sex with their children I think the court got this one right. Were would it go if parents were permitted to instrruct the puclic schools as to the content of the teachings.

EDIT: I just read the full opinion. The subjects above were based upon a survey to determien the impact on children. The test group were 1 throug 6th graders. The survey was voluntary and any parent could elect not to permittheir child to participate. These subject matters were not discussed in the open class room but by a trained professional (not a teacher). Any results were sealed.

Thinking a parent has a fundamental right to control what a public school teachers their children is ridiculous.

This was a test case, and I think it was a mistake to even take this case up to the appelate court. This case made law adverse to the motive of the petitioners. In short now teachers can instruct children on these subjects if it is approved by the school. Since the court specifically set forth these categories it seems theschools have unfettered reign in teaching these subject now.