TITLE

You've gotta have Gephardt

AUTHOR(S)
Tyrrell Jr., R. Emmett
PUB. DATE
June 1997
SOURCE
American Spectator;Jun97, Vol. 30 Issue 6, p16
SOURCE TYPE
Periodical
DOC. TYPE
Editorial
ABSTRACT
Editorial. Criticizes the implications of teaching sex education in children especially in District of Columbia and gives the author's comments on Richard Gerphardt campaign on civility in politics. Comments on teachers teaching other subjects; Success of sex education in the District of Columbia.
ACCESSION #
9707293740

Tags: CHILDREN & sex;  SEX education

 

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