Teenagers said they were not getting information they wanted about what do do if cases of rape or assault, how to get tested for STDs, how to negotiated with a partners about sex. The major problem for years has been that sex educayion programs tend to be designed around the needs and ideas of adults, before the first child even strs foot in the classroom. To really meet developmental need, we must start with what the children themselves say they need and want to know. Also, MTV is all about sex and videos. TV is much more prevalent now than when I was growing up.
Kids think their parents know nothing about what is current or cool.
Parents need to roll up their slevvevs, clear their throat and jump in to help kids process what they are seeing around them in the popular culture. I think society is moving backward. I am thankful that my daughter can and has asked me questions about sex and relationships. Thanks for letting me put my two cents in. Each child actually needs his or her own cultural interpretor.