Very Well Done, Sensitive and Appropriate for Introducing Topic to Girls Ages 9-12
Comes nicely packaged with a parent guide, a reference card for parents, a butterfly pad purse, and a butterfly bracelet. The program is for girls 9-12 and meant to be viewed with together with an adult. The run time is 1:07 but the menu allows you to break it up into segments. Dr. Crystal de Freitas presents the material to a group of mothers with their daughters in a very friendly, non threatening manner. She begins by helping the girls understand the difference between being private and secret. She moves on to the discussion of puberty and the changes the girls will begin to see in themselves. She makes sure to use clear and correct language for body parts and bodily functions.<br /><br />The last large segment introduces menstruation. She explains what is happening inside the body and goes through scenarios of how to manage this in a variety of situations.<br />Throughout the program, she uses cartoon drawings to illustrate various points. But she demonstrates quite realistically what happens when a young girl has her period. She models how to use pads, liners and tampons and how to dispose of them. She explains and encourages responsibility not only regarding hygiene but also when discussion conception.<br /><br />Bonus extra, The Birds And Bees With Ease<br /><br />There are two parts in this bonus. An 18 min discussion with the mothers where Dr. de Freitas explains to the moms how she will answer three questions: Where do babies come from? How do babies get out? How do babies get in?<br />She gives the mothers the opportunity to tell what, if anything, they have told their girls about sex and to decide if they want her to explain this to their daughters. She lets them know that they must present the information to the girls in light of their own family values and beliefs.<br /><br />The last part is "the talk" with the girls about sexual intercourse. This runs about 11 min. and is exceptionally well done. She explains the mechanics very nicely but has the girls explain the possible consequences. Disease or pregnancy. She lets them know that it is illegal for children to have sex. She gives them information but not permission and speaks of the importance of making good choices and always to talk to their mothers. This DVD is well done and would be really helpful for adults who are either uncomfortable with or do not know how to begin this conversation with their daughters.
Rating: 5 stars