Although every family's values are different, privacy is an important concept for all children to learn. Generally, children will learn from the limits you establish for them. Parents should begin the sex education process long before it begins in school. Some of the topics addressed in a sex education class may include anatomy, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases , and pregnancy. Parents should be open to continuing the dialogue and answering questions at home.
Schools tend to teach mechanics and science more than values.
This is an area where parents can and should have something to teach. Instructional books are helpful, but mothers should also share their own personal experiences with their daughters, including when their periods first started and what it felt like, and how, like many things, it wasn't such a big deal after awhile. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.