Education Minister Barbara Nowacka blasted former ministry chief Przemysław Czarnek for pushing a new health‑education subject she says “serves the porn lobby.” She called it a “disgusting delusion,” urged that it remain optional, and warned parents against enrolling their children.
Nowacka on Czarnkósz’s Statements
On Friday, August 29, Barbara Nowacka appeared on Polsat’s news studio to criticize former Head of the Family and Youth Ministry Przemysław Czarnek as “ignorant and arrogant” on the matter of health education. Czarnek, a PiS politician, even urged parents to withdraw their children from the proposed new subject. Nowacka acknowledged his arrogance but lamented his ignorance, noting it contradicted the basic curriculum. She emphasized that sexual life is a natural part of human development and that adolescents will seek information wherever they can, including online.
It Serves the Porn Lobby
Nowacka questioned who truly benefits from the new curriculum, asserting that it is not for children or Poland but for the “pornographic lobby.” She warned that without parental guidance or adequate school instruction, students would turn to the internet for health information and could be exposed to harmful, pornographic content. The minister stressed that this could lead to serious consequences and called the policy a tool of a right‑wing agenda.
Health Education in Schools From September 1
The new, optional, non‑assessed health‑education subject will be introduced from the 4th grade of primary school and will also be available in secondary schools. The curriculum will cover physical health, physical activity, mental health, nutrition, addiction prevention, and sexual health. Students will learn about the anatomy of sex organs, the concept of personal autonomy, healthy boundaries, and how to recognize and respond to sexual harassment. They will also receive information on the legal protections for minors, where to seek help, and online risks such as child exploitation and groom‑ing. Older students will gain further knowledge on contraception, infection prevention, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Source: Gazeta, Polsat News
