Introduction
To begin with, it should be stated that the highest responsibility for teaching children sexuality and all the issues, associated with sex is on parents. The fact is that school and teachers can give only the basis, and the biological factors of sexuality, while parents’ assignment is to explain the emotional, moral, and psychological factors of sexuality and behavior, basing on their own knowledge and life experience.
Discussion
First of all, it should be stated that most parents are afraid of talking with their children about sex as they just do not know what to start with. Then, the kid grows and gets all the knowledge from literature, TV, and media. Surely, all the imaginations and information are distorted by childish comprehension and mass media prejudice. Everything that parents may do in these circumstances is to try to change the kid’s views on sex, while the point of view has been already shaped.
There are no strict rules when the talks should be started, nevertheless, it is necessary to take into consideration that high trust should be between kid and parent to talk about sex, as this topic is very delicate, and requires gentle and careful behavior, especially if the kids are in their teens.
As a mother of two boys, I claim that education should be started from the toddler period when you teach your kids “this is your nose, and this is your finger”, add, “This is your penis” etc. This little human should clearly realize what and where he or she does have, consequently, there is no necessity to conceal some obvious things. As the child grows, parents may add some material to their education, read corresponding books, show educational movies, and initiate explaining dialogues.
It has been already stated, that the biological factors of sexuality are generally taught in school, nevertheless, it is necessary to give at least basic knowledge on the biological processes in the organism, and, surely hygiene.
A very important thing that should be properly emphasized in dialogues, dedicated to sexuality and sexual behavior is that children should understand that sexual relations entail not only sexual contact but also caring concern and responsibility. If a child is in pre-teenage, the messages on responsibilities and consequences of sexual activity should be included. The conversations with kids in their 11 12 should also entail discussions and talks on the matters of unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and the ways of contraception.
All these issues may be discussed only with close people. The fact is that the most difficult period is the teenage when the body of adolescents starts transforming, and the acceptance of their personality by themselves changes essentially. It is necessary to maintain trust and be careful in notifications, messages, etc. Parents should stay the No One persons, who the adolescent may address for help, advice or just to share his or her feelings and considerations.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it is necessary to emphasize that only parents are responsible for the sexual education of their children. The fact is that this aspect of life can not be studied by manuals, as it is the school of life. That is why, the experience of sexuality and behavior should be explained by the closest people – parents.