Talking About Sexuality
Program Description
The goal of sexuality education is to provide children with all the information needed to make responsible decisions for themselves as they mature and develop their own independence and healthy sexual attitudes.
As parents, we do not have a choice as to whether our children receive an education in sexuality. That is already taking place in their lives via television, advertising, radio, peers, etc. The only choice we have is whether or not to participate in their sexual education.
Frequently, parents are faced with examining their own attitudes, feelings, values and biases about sexuality when the issue arises in their own home. Such critical self-examination is crucial if parents are to be approachable and askable about sexuality. Teaching our children provides us with a wonderful opportunity to impart our values on this important topic to our children. These values must be accompanied by factual information on sexuality.
Program Objectives
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To understand the role of parents as primary educators for sexuality in the family.
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To develop skills for open and trusting parent/child communication of sexuality within the value of moral convictions of the family.
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To understand sexuality as a natural part of being human.
Intended Audience
Parents with young children up to 10 years.
Unit
Guide - Talking About Sexuality
Talking
About Sexuality presentation
