Most parents and carers want their children to feel positive about their sexuality as they grow up. They want them as young adults to make informed, responsible decisions about their sexual behaviour. Many parents are unsure about how best to achieve these outcomes.
This discussion aims to present a workshop outline which can be used with parents to promote communication about sexuality in early childhood. The author will discuss research regarding the benefits of sexuality education and the impact of social learning. Parents are the primary educators of their children · It is important that children receive positive messages about sexuality. The media in all forms gives mixed messages about sexuality. Parents need to help young children to gain responsible, healthy information · Comprehensive sexuality education has many lifelong benefits for children.
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