Sexual Education

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This paper provides an overview of the sexual education methodology that is used in present day educational settings as well as the author's opinion of changes that should be made to improve the techniques used. The author provides reasons for advocating that sexual education should start at an earlier age of eight and suggests curriculum modifications to cater to the different age groups of children and adolescents. The author also describes teaching techniques that can be employed for a sexual education class for young children that will encourage participation and keep them interested.

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Age Group for Which Curriculum is Being Developed
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"It is important for children to learn about sex from teachers at school, as most parents are not well educated in this area and are usually hesitant to discuss such things with their children. Courses for preadolescents should be taught by teachers familiar with the subject who are able to couch the discussion in terms with which children are familiar, using a layman's vocabulary, but correct sexual terminology. Girls need to know about menstruation, its physical manifestation and why it happens, as most girls will begin menstruating between the ages of 8 and 14. They also need to know what to do when it first happens and the various sanitary products that can be used for menstruation. Boys need to know about ejaculation and how hormones will affect their bodies as they enter puberty. Both boys and girls should become aware, at least technically, of how babies are created and grow inside the woman: the culmination as well as the act which begins the process."

Sample of Sources Used:

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• Kirby, D. (1995). A review of educational programs designed to reduce sexual risk-taking behaviors among school-aged youth in the United States. Springfield, Virginia: National Technical Information Service.

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