The keyword includes "updated" —and updated it has been. Over the past decade, several landmark reforms have reshaped Belgian sex ed.
1991: (Silence) 2026: “Consent is enthusiastic, reversible, specific, and sober. It applies to a kiss, a photo, and a relationship. Practicing consent starts with asking a friend ‘Can I hug you?’” The keyword includes "updated" —and updated it has been
Belgian Law Note: Since 2022, Belgium requires affirmative consent education in all schools (Flemish decree). No more “no means no” – now it’s “only yes means yes.” The 1991 approach treated puberty as a medical
The old model left massive gaps. By the mid-1990s, Belgian public health data showed: Belgian public health data showed:
The 1991 approach treated puberty as a medical problem to be managed, not a holistic developmental milestone involving emotions, identity, and relationships.