Encompassing physical characteristics, gender, feelings, attitudes, values, behaviors, and relationships. It includes the way we feel about ourselves and how we feel about and act toward other people. It is a part of all of us that cannot be separated from the rest of our identity. Sexuality Education Sexuality education is a lifelong process of acquiring information and forming attitudes, beliefs and values about identity, intimacy and relationships. It encompasses sexual development, reproductive health, interpersonal relationships, affection, intimacy, body image and gender roles.
Boys experience more pressure to conform to gender roles.
A Five-Step Technique Reassure the child that asking the question was good. Affirm what is accurate in what the child thinks, correct what is inaccurate, and add needed information. Use correct vocabulary. Link new information to old information. Use pictures and diagrams.