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Family Life Education. Introduction To Family Life. Lesson 1. Purpose. To provide correct information about your body To understand the changes your body goes through as it grows To help you feel comfortable about asking questions of your doctor or parents. Ground Rules.
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Family Life Education Introduction To Family Life Lesson 1
Purpose • To provide correct information about your body • To understand the changes your body goes through as it grows • To help you feel comfortable about asking questions of your doctor or parents
Ground Rules To create a safe environment: • No put downs • Be sensitive to others • Right to privacy/confidentiality • Use correct terminology • Do not divulge private information • There are no dumb questions • Talk to your parents for more information
Family Life Topics • Puberty • Reproductive Anatomy • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) • HIV Prevention • Abuse • Refusal Skills • Sexual Harassment • Health Promotion
Anonymous Questions • Our society is diverse, and people have different values and beliefs about sexuality. • It is important to respect the beliefs of others just as you want others to respect your beliefs. • I do not want you to do or say anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. • At the end of each lesson, you may write down your anonymous questions, and place them in the box.
Class Activity: Mixed Messages • We are confronted with a variety of contradicting and confusing messages about sex. • Think about the messages you receive and make your own decisions about beliefs and behavior. • Read the directions on the Mixed Messages worksheet, and complete.
Class Activity: Mixed Messages • What is it like to receive so many different messages about sex? • Which sources have the biggest influence on you? • Which sources are the most helpful? • What messages about sex would you share with your friends?
Summary • This program will provide new information about growing up • Many of your questions will be answered in class. • Talk to family members or other trusted adults for additional information, and discuss the values and beliefs you have in your home.