The TV presenter Roza Syabitova sparked a discussion in a Telegram interview when she said, “Now watch out!”—claiming that sexual education for children belongs to parents, not schools. In her view, schools should share essential information and lay down the basics, but not dig into the personal histories or intimate details of each student. She recalled how in her own schooling there were practical classes where boys learned carpentry while girls learned sewing and cooking. She believes this approach captured a simpler, more traditional framework for education and should be kept as a starting point.
Syabitova argues that the push for school-based sex education is a way for some parents to retreat from their duties. She cites her mother as an example to illustrate her point. When her mother came to pick her up after school, she reportedly confronted the teacher with a familiar challenge: the school having offered guidance while parents held ultimate responsibility for upbringing. The teacher allegedly responded that parents provide the education and the school offers information and correction as needed, a stance that Syabitova interpreted as a lasting division of roles.
In August, Syabitova extended her commentary to address how youth marriages can fail or succeed, tying outcomes to the level of practical experience and readiness among partners. The broader theme she has discussed across appearances is a belief that character and preparation matter deeply in forming lasting relationships, something she says requires both parental guidance and honest conversations outside the classroom.
Earlier, she explained on Nastya Ivleeva’s TV program why she felt she could not build a strong relationship at that time. The discussion touched on the personal dynamics that shape dating, partnership, and long-term commitments, suggesting that personal history and self-awareness play significant roles in forming healthy bonds. Across these conversations, the underlying message remains that education about relationships begins at home, with schools offering a framework rather than a comprehensive substitute for parental influence.