COLLAB 2D03 Study Guide - Regional Municipality Of Halton, Sex Organ, Masturbation

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Collaborative
• Course: COLLAB 2D03
• Professor: Philip Rose

Document Summary

Fetuses, babies and children exhibit sexual responses, but we do not know what the responses mean to them, unlike adults. Each parent decide how to react (religious, moral considerations) Interested in sexual anatomy and sexual behaviour (e. g. , play dr); same-sex play may be more common than other sex play. Difficult to conduct research regarding masturbation . Children and sexuality: a guide for parents and caregivers of young children. Tips about talking to children about sexuality: create an open and comfortable atmosphere. Look for opportunities to talk about sexuality --- you can be the initiator. Discuss what you believe about sexuality and why. Encourage your child to share info he/she is learning about sexuality. Key messages for children: our bodies are good, special and deserve care and respect, boys" and girls" bodies are different --- those different parts are called private .