While religious political parties (CDA and smaller orthodox parties) maintained a conservative stance on family values, they did not block pragmatic health measures. In 1991, a "silent agreement" existed:
: Moving away from the "discourse of silence" of the early 20th century to provide accurate anatomical information. sexuele voorlichting 1991 exclusive
Furthermore, the 1991 materials serve as a time capsule for the LGBTQ+ community. While still rooted in the binary perspectives of the early 90s, the inclusive language regarding homosexuality was progressive for its time. It acknowledged the existence of gay youth at a time when "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was the prevailing political ethos in much of the Western world. While religious political parties (CDA and smaller orthodox