A child’s sex education is a parent’s responsibility. Classroom education is not enough for a child. The following are a few things that a teenager needs to learn about sexuality:
• How their sexual organs function.
• How sexuality is linked with the image of oneself.
• About their gender, other genders and the differences between genders.
• Knowledge of sexual orientations.
• Awareness of sexual and emotional abuse.
It’s not easy to break the ice with a teenager about topics on sex. Here are a few ideas to make the discussions a little smooth.
• State facts as it is. Teenagers may feel awkward talking to you about it, but you need to convey accurate information to them. It’s better to start early and give them a sustained pace of education.
• Don’t force or compel them to talk about sex. Casually slip in topics when the moment is good, for example when watching a TV program. They need to feel as comfortable as possible.
• Listen to what they have to say and encourage questions. Be as honest as possible in the answers you give them.
• Discuss about events such as change in bodily functions, the natural confusion & awkwardness that result and both perspectives of a man and woman. You may feel uncomfortable, but that’s allright. It will only help your child.
• When your child starts to doubt his/her sexual orientation, help your child understand that these doubts are common, and he/she has just started to explore sexuality and sexual attraction.
Your child needs your support to grow into a sexually aware and responsible adult.
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