The comedy aims at helping parents comfortabling broach the topic with their kids
Introducing sex education as a subject in schools has always a topic of debate. Time and again, politicians have raised questions on content and styles of teaching this subject. To solve this deadlock, Marathi theatre has for the first time come up with a play which according to the director of 'Balak Palak', the play will give parents an idea of how to break the ice with children on this subject.
The play is expected to hit the stage in mid-November. Written by Amber Hadap, directed by Ganesh Pandit and produced by Prasad Kambli, it will be showcased under the banner of Bhardakali Production.
"Education is the only tool which can help curb sexual harassment in the society. Earlier, we worked
after consulting a psychologist and a school teacher. But how to talk to children on this issue is the bigger task. We discussed this subject with lots of experts before coming up with this play. We have decided to teach parents how to express their views while talking to their children," said director Ganesh Pandit.
Pandit added that it was unfortunate that most people equate sex education with the act of intercourse. "This thinking is completely wrong. It actually enables children to understand and deal with basic life skills and gender issues. It's complete entertainment. Parents can bring their children to see this play," he added.
A movie with a similar name involving with same writer, was released in the state a little earlier. While it got a good response, it only sex education, while the need of the hour is to figure out how to talk to the children about this subject.
According to a political expert, there was a plan to introduce sex education in schools in 2007. However, along with ruling party, opposition parties too strongly objected to it.
"While writing this play we had to take proper precautions because it is very delicate subject as we had to send a serious message to society but blend it with entertainment. Personally we are happy the way story evolved. All the characters are parents and children," said Hadap.
One of the actors in the play, Satish Choughule, said, "One of my colleagues said that though its too late to talk about this subject the government should now reconsider introducing it in the school syllabus."
"I feel that sex education will help rid the minds of children of any misconceptions about sex," said Bhagyashree Shankpal, 18, a student of Patkar college, who is also part of the play.
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