Parents should be the primary sexuality educators. Families provide a person's first education about sexuality. Families share their values about sexuality. In a pluralistic society, people should respect and accept the diversity of values and beliefs about sexuality that exist in a community. All people should be loved and cared for.
All sexual decisions have effects or consequences.
All persons have the right and the obligation to make responsible choices. People develop their values about sexuality as part of becoming adults. People explore their sexuality as a natural process of achieving sexual maturity. Premature involvement in sexual behaviors poses risks. People who are involved in sexual relationships need access to information about health care services.