Childhood Sexuality

Question 1

What is the first of four points to remember about Discussing sexuality with kids

Answer 1

1. Facts
   - provide your children with the unbiased factual information
   - don’t poor your beliefs upon them, allow them to make their own choices.

Question 2

What is the first of four points to remember about Discussing sexuality with kids

Answer 2

1. Facts

- provide your children with the unbiased factual information

Question 3

What is the secound of four points to remember about Discussing sexuality with kids

Answer 3

2. Values

- Tell your children what you think and feel about the facts in a non-judgmental way

Question 4

What is the third of four points to remember about Discussing sexuality with kids

Answer 4

3. Responsibility
   - Let your children know what you expect of them
   - Ask them how they can be responsible for sexual decisions

Question 5

What is the fourth of four points to remember about Discussing sexuality with kids

Answer 5

4. Self-esteem
   - Help your children feel positive about themselves and their bodies.

• The more confident you are, the easier this will be

Question 6

What are five recommendations to keep in mind when teaching sex education to kids?

Answer 6

• Start early
• There is no taboo subjects
• Don’t wait for them to ask
• Make sexuality education a family activity
• Both parents need to be included

Question 7

What are five things to keep in mind when teaching sex ed?

Answer 7

• stamp out the double standards
• don’t be shocked by questions
• identify the question before you answer
• be prepared for criticism
• teaching sex ed should be like teaching anything else.

Question 8

What are some outside forces that influence how youth see sex?

Answer 8

• Media, television
• Peer information
• Fear of Sexism

Question 9

What are some of the social influences that affect a youths idea of sex?

Answer 9

• effects of behavior modeling
• modeling of sexual attitudes
• home life

Question 10

What is the most important thing to remember when teaching sex to youth?

Answer 10

The Message you want to give is you are always available to talk and answer questions.

Question 11

What are some things you want to avoid when teaching sex ed?

Answer 11

• Don’t be pushy
• Don’t rush
• Don’t do it alone
• Try not to overreact
• Don’t talk too long
• Don’t force an issue