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Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality: Sex Ed.

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality: Sex Ed. Chapter 8 May 30, 2014 Irene Daboin, M.A. What is “Sex Ed”?. Take a minute to write down what you think is the definition for this term. What is “Sex Ed”?.

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Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality: Sex Ed.

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  1. Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality: Sex Ed. Chapter 8 May 30, 2014 Irene Daboin, M.A.

  2. What is “Sex Ed”? Take a minute to write down what you think is the definition for this term.

  3. What is “Sex Ed”? • The process of acquiring information and forming attitudes and beliefs about sex, sexual identity, relationships, and intimacy.

  4. What is “Sex Ed”? • Developing important life skills: • Ability to communicate • Negotiation skills • Assertiveness • Asking for help / advice • Identifying personal attitudes and values • Differentiating between accurate and inaccurate information

  5. “The Talk”

  6. Types of Sex Ed Programs • Comprehensive vs. Abstinence-Only • Comprehensive: • Birth control • Sexual orientation • Abstinence-only: • Abstinence until marriage

  7. Sex Ed in the state of GA • GA state law requires sex ed • Abstinence must be taught as the only completely effective protection against unplanned pregnancy, STDs and HIV/AIDS • Teaching about contraceptives is not required

  8. Myth or Fact? • Abstinence-only education reduces teen pregnancy. • Comprehensive education delays sexual initiation and reduces number of sexual partners. • Abstinence-only programs reflect the values of the American majority. • Contraception is unreliable and ineffective. • There is no federal funding available for comprehensive sex ed programs.

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