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GCSE: Good Character Sex Education - A New Dimension in Biblical Sexual Values
Introduction to GCSE by Dr. Youngsuk Lee
"GCSE: Good Character Sex Education," led by Dr. Youngsuk Lee of Goodtree Character School, offers a critical strategy to protect the next generation from the global trend of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE). This program emphasizes the importance of biblical sexual values and character education.

Historical Context: Education's Impact on Life and Death
In the era of Cleopatra (69–30 BC), an Egyptian school taught effective suicide techniques, instilling the belief that life was meaningless and suicide was a wise choice. This education profoundly influenced Cleopatra, leading to her suicide, showcasing the impact of such teachings.
Today, similar "education that deprives life" is promoted under the guise of progress. UNESCO's "International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education" exemplifies this trend. Dr. Youngsuk Lee, a pioneer in character education with the patented Ruah education method and 40 years of leadership experience, addresses this issue in her book "GCSE: Protecting the beauty of sex through good character."

Critical Analysis of CSE and Introduction to GCSE
Dr. Lee examines the challenges parents, teachers, and the next generation face due to misguided sex education. She critiques the duality of CSE’s five core themes: gender sensitivity, gender identity education, gender equality, consent education, and sexuality, raising serious concerns about UNESCO’s global influence.

The Essence of Good Character Sex Education
Dr. Lee's philosophy emphasizes teaching sexuality through the lens of God's character. The book presents five core themes countering CSE: biblical sensitivity, self-identity education, sexual responsibility, obedience education, and biblical sexual truth.

Structured and Age-Appropriate Education
"GCSE" is structured to provide age-appropriate sex education for ages. The book’s chapters cover core themes with warm text and illustrations, bringing readers closer to the character of God and the essence of beautiful sexuality. Ten practical GCSE stories facilitate home and school application, with age-appropriate discussion topics and activities to foster in-depth conversations about biblical sexual values.

Resources for Parents and Teachers
Chapter 6 includes stories for parents and teachers to understand the core themes, while Chapter 7 offers a Q&A format addressing real-life questions such as "What to do if a child is exposed to pornography?", "How far is too far in physical intimacy during dating?", and "How to treat friends with homosexual tendencies?". Chapter 8 contrasts key terms of CSE with those of GCSE.

Workbooks and Further Resources
Goodtree Character School plans to publish a workbook series tailored for different age groups, starting with ages, and expanding to older age groups. These workbooks will focus on storytelling, practical activities, study, and building bridges.

Implementing GCSE Education
"GCSE: Protecting the beauty of sex through good character" is designed to help parents and teachers from a Christian worldview teach biblical sexual values. Practical implementation includes:

Conducting a 5-week course at church to instill biblical sexual values in the next generation.
Teaching at home to protect children from worldly cultures and values.
Incorporating GCSE into the sex education curriculum of Christian alternative schools to provide life-saving education.
Becoming a certified instructor of "Good Character Sex Education" to specialize in teaching the next generation the essential core themes.
For more information and to become a certified instructor, visit www.goodtreemission.com or call 714-367-6323.

Global Trends in Sex Education and
the Inclusion of Sexuality
At some point, the illogical notion that ‘one can choose one’s gender’ became an international issue, transforming into policies and spreading as a cultural norm. The refusal to acknowledge one’s innate biological gender has given rise to so-called ‘transgender rights laws,’ creating significant confusion about gender identity among the next generation.
These attempts act as destructive weapons that undermine the order and laws of life as created by God. Even more disturbing is that UNESCO, the United Nations agency specializing in education and culture, promotes this ‘Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE)’ as part of the ‘Global Education 2030’ agenda, spreading it as the global trend in sex education.
The sex education that our children currently receive in public education follows UNESCO’s 2018 revised edition of the “International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education.” This guide is so comprehensive that it is often called the ‘International Standard for Sex Education,’ providing detailed, age-appropriate education through a gradual, continuous, and inclusive spiral curriculum.
The controversy lies in the content. UNESCO’s sex education guide explicitly states that the curriculum’s foundation is Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), which covers the cognitive, emotional, physical, and social aspects of sexuality. Parents exposed to this education have continually reported to the international community that it ‘sexualizes children from ages 5 to 18.’
Pro-homosexual stance and teaching abortion as ‘human rights’: How can this become the mainstream in sex education? Criticism and research with adverse outcomes continue to follow the teaching of a pro-homosexual stance and abortion as ‘human rights’ as part of sex education. Should we unconditionally accept UNESCO’s sex education simply because it is considered an international standard and global trend and remain silent about this education?

Creative Countermeasures to Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE):
Good Character Sex Education (GCSE)
This book is the result of such contemplation. Teaching that one can ignore biological sex and choose their gender, using sexuality as a human right to discuss feminism, legalizing abortion, and enacting homosexual laws are aspects of misguided sex education that destroy life, undermine the intrinsic value of humanity, and lead to the tragic loss of God’s image.
The most precious value that the next generation should learn through sexuality is to reflect the image of God, who created us. Teaching the beautiful values of sexuality from the unchanging and precious truth of the Bible is the true sex education that parents and teachers must impart.
The author has reviewed and organized ‘Biblical Sexual Values’ to replace the five key aspects of UNESCO’s sex education—gender sensitivity, gender identity education, gender equality, consent education, and sexuality—both educationally and culturally.
Thus, we have included educational content and methodologies to foster ‘Creationist Sensitivity, Self-identity Education, Sexual Responsibility, Obedience Education, and Biblical Sexual Truth.’ These strategies are designed to save and restore life.
Each topic presents the characteristics of our Creator God as good qualities to learn, structured into a curriculum called ‘GCSE (Protecting the beauty of sex through good character)’ Each unit includes beautiful character songs and storytelling from Goodtree Character School, cultivated over the past 19 years, making sex education fun and joyful.
Through ‘GCSE (Protecting the beauty of sex through good character),’ we pray that parents and teachers of this era can confidently spread ‘Biblical Sexual Education’ worldwide.

The first unit of ‘GCSE’ starts with associating ‘sex’ with God. It involves cultivating ‘Creation Sensitivity’ to discover the good character of God the Father, who created biological sex. According to Goodtree Character School, Creation Sensitivity is “the ability to sensitively find and recognize elements of creation in daily life.” _ Chapter 6 Parents and Teachers Learn First! ‘Biblical Sensitivity’ p.46

It is crucial to teach the next generation clearly about this. Instead of emphasizing “gender GCSE: Good Character Sex Education 53 identity,” we should teach them about our “Biblical identity.” The biblical identity education at GCSE is defined as “teaching students to recognize that they were born into the grand plan and hope of the Creator, with a character of joyfulness, as defined by Goodtree Character School.” _ Chapter 6 Parents and Teachers Learn First! ‘Biblical Identity Education’ p.54

Males and females have clear responsibilities and roles according to their ecological characteristics. Sexual Responsibility is “preserving one’s true self with responsibility, cultivating and nurturing one’s gender healthily to achieve precious life” (Goodtree Character School Definition). _ Chapter 6 Parents and Teachers Learn First! ‘Sexual Responsibility’ p.60

“Obedience in sex education? Does that make sense?” I can almost hear the bold questions from smart parents. Even setting aside the 21st century, “in today’s world,” obedience in sex education seems like an odd combination, doesn’t it? What I can confidently say is that it is only possible through Goodtree Character School’s obedience education. Obedience is defined by Goodtree Character School as “following the instructions of others with a good attitude.” The core of obedience is knowing who is protecting me. This is precisely where it intersects with biblical sex education. _ Chapter 6 Parents and Teachers Learn First! ‘Obedience Education’ p.64

Thus, the truth about gender, or “biblical sexual truth” is defined as “recognizing gender as a biblical concept that engenders life” (Goodtree Character School Definition). Viewing gender as a series of cultural elements and interpreting it through the lens of sexuality introduces the idea of various genders, including a third gender, that can love one another. Above all, it limits the value of gender to pleasure, ultimately destroying the elements of life by altering the biological characteristics of “me and you.” _ Chapter 6 Parents and Teachers Learn First! ‘Biblical Sexual Truth’ p.72

Q. My child keeps asking how babies are made. How should I answer?
When your child asks, “How are babies made?” it’s an excellent opportunity to introduce sex education naturally. You can explain it like this: “Among all the things God created, human beings are the most precious and valuable. Every person starts as a baby. God planned for babies to be born when a man and a woman come together in love. He placed the seeds to create a baby inside a man and a woman’s body, which becomes active as their bodies grow into adulthood. So, we must wait until our bodies mature into adulthood.” _ Chapter 7 Early Childhood Sex Education Counseling Q&A p.81

Q. What should I do if my child witnesses the parents having sex?
Do not scold or avoid the situation. Instead, ask the child, “What did you see?” and “How did it make you feel?” This will help you understand exactly what the child saw. Children might think the father is hurting the mother, that they are fighting, or they might mistake it for wrestling. You can explain, “I see. But actually, mommy and daddy were showing love to each other. The way married couples show love is different from how you play. You will understand this more when you grow up.” _ Chapter 7 Childhood Sex Education Counseling Q&A p.82

Q. I caught my son masturbating. How should I react?
When you catch your child masturbating, take a moment to apologize first. Say, “Oh! Sorry, I didn’t know. You need some alone time, too. But you should lock the door if you need privacy!” Handle it naturally and with humor. The issue might become more secretive if parents react with shock and seriousness. If the appropriate ways to respond to hormones are not learned during the growing process, it can become a sensitive issue that could lead to sexual violence. Discuss and understand sexual hormones and how to react to them naturally. Exercise is also an excellent method. Your child needs not parental shock and scolding but practice expressing and controlling thoughts, emotions, and behaviors according to good character and sexual values. _ Chapter 7 Puberty Sex Education GCSE Counseling Q&A p.87

Q. How should I deal with a friend who is homosexual?
While conducting a “Good Character Seminar” in California, I received many consultation notes from parents. Surprisingly, many of them were about how to handle the situation when their child’s college roommate is homosexual. Even in families of pastors who have served in church ministry their whole lives, there were instances where the child, upon turning 18, came out as homosexual, shocking the parents. _ Chapter 7 Adolescent and Adulthood Sex Education GCSE Counseling Q&A p.90

Recommendation
Introduction
GCSE Theme Song
How to Use This Book

Chapter 1 Biblical Sensitivity
Creativity | Did You Know?
Caring | Look, Look

Chapter 2 Understanding My Identity
Joyfulness | Who Are You?
Positive Attitude | The Hidden Treasure Within Me

Chapter 3 Learning My Sexual Responsibility
Honesty | Marriage Is Precious
Responsibility | Men are Fathers, Women are Mothers!

Chapter 4 Protecting Myself Through Obedience
Patience | We Need to Wait
Obedience | The Secret to Protecting Myself

Chapter 5 Discern the World Through Biblical Sexual Truth
Self-Control | The One Who Overcomes the World
Wisdom | True Wisdom

Chapter 6 GCSE Stories for Parents and Teachers
Parents and Teachers Learn First!
1. What Is Biblical Sensitivity?
2. What Is Biblical Identity Education?
3. What Is Sexual Responsibility?
4. What Is Obedience Education?
5. What Is Biblical Sexual Truth?

Chapter 7 GCSE Counseling Q&A for Parents and Teachers
Parents and teachers who learned GCSE, please answer like this!
1. Early childhood sex education Counseling Q&A
2. Childhood sex education Counseling Q&A
3. Puberty sex education Counseling Q&A
4. Adolescent and adulthood sex education Counseling Q&A

Chapter 8 Glossary of GCSE Terms

Conclusion

For a long time, we have believed that God determines gender. However, recently, there has been a notion that gender is something one can choose. Consequently, a 'third gender,' neither male nor female, has emerged. This has led to confusion even in something as basic as using the restroom.
According to the Bible, all these phenomena are merely signs of the end times. We are experiencing the relativization of values in the postmodern era. The issue is how to protect our children from these societal upheavals. It is about raising our children within the excellent plan of creation.
Goodtree Character School is a gift from heaven. Through the beautiful character taught at Goodtree Character School, we can dream of restoring the original beautiful nature of gender. This dream fosters hope for the restoration of lovely families. I eagerly anticipate the good fruits borne by the noble men and women nurtured by the Goodtree.
Sons and daughters as initially envisioned by God! Do not conform to the world, but stand as those who change it! Let men be men and women be women. You are the light of the world, the only hope in history!
_ Rev. Dong Won Lee (Director of Global Pastoral Leadership Center)