School-based sexuality education is one of the primary responsibilities of a school in preparing its students for healthy and fulfilling adult lives.

Understanding and identifying healthy and harmful relationship patterns are effective ways to communicate relationship needs and handle conflict. Also, techniques to avoid or exit an unhealthy relationship should all make part of a teacher’s sex education.

Most children may struggle with body image concerns, which can have a negative impact on their self-esteem. It is a teacher’s responsibility to help such pupils accept their sexuality and feel comfortable in their own skin.

As part of their responsibilities in sex education, teachers should also provide students with a safe space where they can discuss matters that they may not be able to openly discuss. A safe space encourages learners to be optimistic and confident as they study and ask questions; it is free of negative judgments and discourages censorship, instead of encouraging an open and honest environment.

Students should be educated on the fundamentals of privacy. In the later stages of childhood, children may begin engaging in activities such as asking one another about their bodies. They may also begin steering at one another’s bodies in bathrooms, or even showing intimate body parts to one another. It is critical to discuss with students the fundamental rules of their bodies.

It is imperative that they understand that their bodies belong to them and that no one should touch them without their permission. Students should be taught to reject unwanted bodily contact, whether it is appropriate or not, including kissing, hugging, and other forms of physical contact.

The difference between a decent touch and a bad touch should be clear to them. The Underwear Rule is an excellent way to teach this. This indicates that touching anything covered by underpants is inappropriate. Additionally, they should be encouraged to seek advice from a trustworthy adult or family member when they are subjected to improper touching.

When students are taught there are positive secrets and bad secrets, they are less likely to be tricked by sexual abusers into keeping secrets. Particularly if they are being inappropriately handled or mistreated.

HACEY has engaged in helping young people understand their bodies and their sexuality, which has had a significant impact. Our Safe Space project and Youth Amplify provides a comfort zone and better understand of one’s sexuality.

Visit our website at www.hacey.org for more information.

Written By:

Michael Adegboye

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A female child’s libido, sexuality, and sexual activity will undoubtedly influence her as she matures and She has the right to have a healthy life. It is society’s obligation to prepare a child by providing them with comprehensive sexual health education that equips them with the tools they need to make healthy sexual choices.

Many parents overlook the importance of sex education in the early years of a child’s life. When it comes to sexual problems, women are the majority of the victims. Some of these issues arise as a result of their sexual health being neglected.

It is critical that parents teach their children about sex education. Else, they may have learn it from elsewhere, where they may have been misled. Parents have a duty to prevent their children from stepping beyond their capabilities sexwise.

Statistics from UNICEF state that one in every four females is sexually abused before the age of 18. Sexual abuse should be taught to children by their parents. Many have been naively lured into sex at a young age, which eventually leads to adolescent pregnancy and others becoming addicts, which leads to prostitution.

They also need to understand their bodies, including the changes that occur as they approach puberty. A girl child must grasp the fundamental operations of her sexual organ and how to care for it to avoid unnatural alterations in their bodies. Additionally, it is necessary to notify them when they are about to breach the limit pertaining to their sexual organs or have been inappropriately touched by strangers or family members.

Parents should allow their children discuss their sexuality or any sexual issue that concerns them in a safe environment. According to what they discussed, parents should neither judge or impose fear on their children. They should guide them, counsel them, and find a solution to the problem.

Parents play a vital role in the life of a child. Hence, HACEY is urging parents to take responsibility and ensure that children are taught about sexual education and are prepared to use it if necessary. Also, our Safe space project can complement this train as we offer a safe space for girls to talk about anything without any form of judgment.

Learn more about our Safe space project at www. Hacey, org.

Written By:

Michael Adegboye

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