Schools provide some information on sex issues as part of their syllabi, but the role of guardians in teaching their children cannot be overlooked. Sex education for parents would help guardians confirm the information children get from schools regarding sex. Most children are comfortable asking their guardians questions they would not like to ask in class.
It has been established through a study that children who become sexually active early are usually from homes where sex is not talked about with them. This is because children believe any information they get from their parents than from any other source. Teachings on issues relating to human sexuality is only mentioned a few times, but guardians have the opportunity to provide continuous information anytime the child does ask.
A lot of parents shy from educating their children on sex related information because they may not have had the information themselves when they were growing up. Some societies also do not encourage the discussion on sex issues. Mothers are more open to their children than fathers who would not want to go into the details of intimacy issues. Some guardians also assume the schools are responsible for the total education of their children. This would include sex issues, but schools do not give their children any information at all.
Parents need to prepare for the topic of sex to teach their children. They can read books and online materials that are appropriate for the age group of their children. It is also important for guardians to prepare in advance rather than wait for their children to begin asking questions. It is better to be prepared than to not be at all.
Guardians need to give the information on sex to children little by little rather than giving all the information in one sitting. This way, a lasting impression would be made on the mind of the child all their life. It also makes children feel comfortable expressing their own concerns. Teaching on issues relating to human sexuality should begin before the child attains puberty, so they know the changes to look for in their bodies in the years to come.
Parents need to answer children's concerns about sex with as much openness as possible. Answers to questions have to be straight to the point. They should also be explanatory without any ambiguity. Children would normally want to know the reasons why they are not to do something. Guardians should do their best to address all these. Parents should be very honest when they do not have answers to a question.
Some parents postpone the discussion of sex issues because they may be waiting for the right moment. The right opportunity for discussion is when the child asks a question or when the guardians suspect the child may have issues bothering them. Also, when sexual content come up on television while the child is watching is a good opportunity to explain things to him.
Parents can take the opportunity to start the discussion. Guardians need to provide the correct information regarding sex, so no one else feeds their children with wrong information.
It has been established through a study that children who become sexually active early are usually from homes where sex is not talked about with them. This is because children believe any information they get from their parents than from any other source. Teachings on issues relating to human sexuality is only mentioned a few times, but guardians have the opportunity to provide continuous information anytime the child does ask.
A lot of parents shy from educating their children on sex related information because they may not have had the information themselves when they were growing up. Some societies also do not encourage the discussion on sex issues. Mothers are more open to their children than fathers who would not want to go into the details of intimacy issues. Some guardians also assume the schools are responsible for the total education of their children. This would include sex issues, but schools do not give their children any information at all.
Parents need to prepare for the topic of sex to teach their children. They can read books and online materials that are appropriate for the age group of their children. It is also important for guardians to prepare in advance rather than wait for their children to begin asking questions. It is better to be prepared than to not be at all.
Guardians need to give the information on sex to children little by little rather than giving all the information in one sitting. This way, a lasting impression would be made on the mind of the child all their life. It also makes children feel comfortable expressing their own concerns. Teaching on issues relating to human sexuality should begin before the child attains puberty, so they know the changes to look for in their bodies in the years to come.
Parents need to answer children's concerns about sex with as much openness as possible. Answers to questions have to be straight to the point. They should also be explanatory without any ambiguity. Children would normally want to know the reasons why they are not to do something. Guardians should do their best to address all these. Parents should be very honest when they do not have answers to a question.
Some parents postpone the discussion of sex issues because they may be waiting for the right moment. The right opportunity for discussion is when the child asks a question or when the guardians suspect the child may have issues bothering them. Also, when sexual content come up on television while the child is watching is a good opportunity to explain things to him.
Parents can take the opportunity to start the discussion. Guardians need to provide the correct information regarding sex, so no one else feeds their children with wrong information.
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