What happens when kids don’t get sex ed in school? They don’t just “figure it out”—they pick up myths, rumors, and advice on social media. What they learn matters for their safety and relationships.  How can parents help guide an appropriate education?

Use trusted resources like:  

National Sex Education Standards 

Advocates for Youth - Rights Respect, Responsibilities Curriculum 

Planned Parenthood’s Parent Resources 

Listen: Ep. 113: The “Private Parts” Episode or Ep. 46: Talking About Sex and Privacy 

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