Maturation represents a progressive unfolding of developmental structures used to reach established parameters. The effects of genetics and the environment cause a differing rate of maturation from person to person. Because of the unique, interdependent mingling of genetics, environment and maturation, people develop at differing rates. No two people are the same. Like all human development, sexuality unfolds at differing rates among our children.
Different children understand sexuality issues in different ways.
Most important, the ability to understand sexuality does not necessarily come with the development of the physical attributes associated with sex. Because of the sensitive nature of the topic and the serious consequences of improper formation, the development and formation of sexuality must be cultivated by those who best know the child. It is essential that such formation must be completed by those who have the responsibility for providing a proper environment within which the child can mature and grow in grace. By Divine Will, these are none other than the parents themselves. Before offering a method to evaluate proposed classroom sex education programs, I must emphasize that the best program is one entirely contained within the home.