From the Mouths of Babes

18. ABC's of sex education - teach 'em young and often

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Starting healthy sex education at home. 

NOTES: 

Age appropriate information (ask questions to find out what child actually wants to know). Teach about bodies and protection against abuse in separate conversations.

Begin at Birth- as the parent you are the one becoming comfortable with talking about sex. Especially if you grew up in a home where it wasn’t talked about.

Correct Terminology

Dialogue! Not a time for a lecture

Express gratitude for body and sexual capacity

Frequent conversations. It’s more than just a “once in a lifetime chat.” They can be formal and informal.

Give one-on-one time. Private conversations with each child

Honesty

Few other points:

  • A child’s secure sexual foundation is established in a home where questions are answered with honesty and reverence.
  • Roles of the parents in sexual socialization of child- they both have to actively participate and teach and be part of the conversation.
  • Help children to understand logistics of what is happening to their bodies when they see an image.
  • Talk about the joys of sex and not just the protection.

    • Books Referenced: 

    "Your Body Belongs to You" - Cornelia Spelman 

    "Amazing You" - Dr. Gail Saltz

    "Where Willy Went" - Nicholas Allan 

    "IT's Not the Stork" - Robie H.  Harris. 

    For Adults: 

    "And They Were Not Ashamed" - Laura Brotherson 


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