However, a chaplaincy role is not necessarily one to which other faiths can fit into with ease. What is important is that schools recognise the faith backgrounds from which their pupils come and build up constructive relationships with the faith communities. 4.25Some of these aims reinforce and are, in turn themselves reinforced by aspects of sex education. There is a symbiotic relationship among the different elements of 5-14. 4.26For many young people the teenage years are a period characterised by personal search and reflection.
Young people are often concerned with who they are, how they are seen and what they believe in.
They often demonstrate a willingness to take a moral stance and are generally interested in different faiths or beliefs or feel strongly on humanitarian issues. The wider faith community is a valuable resource which schools should use to help young people explore their personal beliefs and value systems. The importance of clear principles and aims. A lack of confidence among many parents in discussing sexuality with their children. The need for the role of parents to be clearly defined.