We are all sexual. And sexuality influences how we feel about all of those things and how we experience love, compassion, joy, and sorrow. Kids who understand their sexuality are better able to take charge of their lives and have loving relationships. Understanding sexuality helps kids cope with their feelings and with peer pressure. It also helps protect them from sexual abuse, and from becoming sexual abusers.
Kids learn about their sexuality from the day they are born.
Home is the most meaningful place in which they learn about it. It is important to let kids feel good about their sexuality from the very beginning. This will make it easier for them to ask questions about sex later on in life. As they grow, we can give them useful information to help them make good decisions about their sexuality. But, we've got a real challenge on our hands.