Starting from the new school year, the Riga Chiekurkalns Primary School has moved into the premises of Riga Secondary School No. 45. Students in the first, second, and third grades occupy their own floors, where the sanitary facilities are also located. The decision regarding the toilets has drawn the attention of parents — several stalls are located in one room, intended for both girls and boys. As a father of a schoolgirl told the TV3 program, this decision caused him great bewilderment. "This caused great bewilderment as to why this is the case, because it does not seem logical. It seemed that it was illegal altogether. Boys and girls at this age are trying to understand their bodies, so it was frightening," noted the schoolgirl's father in the TV3 program. Although there have been no incidents at the school so far, the father of the student still has concerns about the future: "There have been no incidents so far, but I would like to say that it is just a matter of time." Meanwhile, the program found out that regulations do not require schools to provide separate sanitary facilities for boys and girls. At the same time, the Child Protection Center indicated that such a situation may not be easily acceptable for all children. Full-sized stalls are considered the safest solution, which eliminate the possibility of looking over the top or under the door. Additionally, long queues for toilet stalls can also cause feelings of insecurity among children. In the "Bez Tabu" segment, the deputy director also showed the sanitary facilities of a specific school. Although the stalls are not full-sized, the school indicates that they are separated for girls and boys, despite being located in one room. The school does not rule out the possibility of considering the installation of full-sized stalls in the future.
