HSCI 1120 Study Guide - Final Guide: Sex Education, Sexual Diversity, Harm Reduction
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Condom distribution: reduced unwanted teen pregnancy because teens might be embarrassed to go purchase condoms. Harm reduction campaigns: giving people condom and lube. Address media and other influences that encourages risk-taking behavior. Reinforce clear and appropriate values (i. e. value of postponing sex) Teach communication skills: finding a way for students to be able to negotiate with awkward things. Children"s knowledge varies with age, social status, etc. Need enough information without being given too much. Children are interested and start asking questions about sex around age five: may as questions about where babies come from, children"s jokes reveal something about their interest and knowledge. Many children are given no sexuality education at home. Some parents are embarrassed about discussing sexuality. Most adults (~95%) favor sex education in schools. Majority of teens don"t know who"s responsibility sex education is. Must be comfortable interacting with learners about sexual topics.
