Why are we so afraid to provide our youth with basic sex education? I know... I KNOW, its "embarrassing", "taboo", "icky", "scary". Ive heard it all before, but there are some really great resources out there for parents. And our youth deserve better than the mediorce sexuality education provided in Missouri and Kansas. Check out where we rank across the map in "terrifying sex education".
Check out these great resources:
1. Sex etc
2. Scarleteen
4. Its Perfectly Normal & Its not the Stork by Robie Harris
There are many aspects to a quality sexuality education and our sexual health expert help parents customize a plan that works for them. Things to consider are age-appropriate, medically accurate, comprehensive talking points. For example, many youth are far more tech savvy than adults and should have lessons on smart use of the Internet. It might be difficult for parents to consider, but teaching youth to be sexually literate includes conversations about sexting and porn. Consider the following from Marty Klein, sex therapist:
Today’s teens live in a world that we never had to navigate. Dr. Klein will share reassuring information and valuable tools to help parents help young people deal with the challenges—and the feelings—they will inevitably face. He’ll share evidence that today’s youth are actually safer than we may imagine. He’ll even talk about how healthy parenting on this subject can lead to family growth.
Marty Klein's website
Marty Klein has two down loadable DVDs. One is Talking With Our Kids About Sex
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