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 Sex education *must* begin at home. In fact, there's no place like home for sex education. Planned Parenthood of Southwest Oregon's Vice President for Education and Training, Mary Gossart, developed this award-winning series that teaches parents how to talk to their children about sexuality and what subject matter is appropriate for what age. It is reprinted here with permission.
You can use the links on the left to navigate through the various age ranges.
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Dear Parent,
The changes in sexual attitudes, behaviors, and lifestyles that have taken place in our society present today's parents—and children—with some of the most complex issues they will ever confront.
The importance of sexuality education has never been greater. Today, more than ever, parents, schools and communities seek ways to work in partnership to provide that education.
Experience tells us that most parents want to talk openly with their children about sexuality, yet often feel ill-prepared to do so. When to start? What to say? How to best express the family values you want so much to share with your children? These are but a few of the issues surrounding family communication about sexuality.
Frequently parents look to schools, religious groups and community organizations for assistance—seeking information, skills, encouragement, support. There's No Place Like Home … for Sex Education is designed to offer just that.
There's No Place Like Home … consists of reproducible parent newsletters to assist you in your unique role as the primary sexuality educator of your child. Newsletters are available for every age/grade level, pre-school through grade twelve. Each page contains relevant, age-specific sexuality information, useful strategies, communication hints, and suggested resources to support you in your efforts. You are welcomed and encouraged to photocopy this material for your use.
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