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When most adults hear the Dutch word "voorlichting," they instinctively brace for awkwardness. Translated literally, it means "lighting the way" or "preparation." In practice, it is the Netherlands’ legendary approach to puberty and sex education. But unlike the scare-tactics or abstinence-only programs seen in other parts of the world, Dutch voorlichting does not stop at the fallopian tubes and sperm cells. Instead, it weaves together three critical threads: , healthy relationships , and romantic storylines . it weaves together three critical threads: