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GROWING UP- What you need to know about the facts of life

SEX EDUCATION. GROWING UP- What you need to know about the facts of life. Facts of Life.

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GROWING UP- What you need to know about the facts of life

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  1. SEX EDUCATION GROWING UP- What you need to know about the facts of life

  2. Facts of Life All kids grow up to become adult.Before they become adults, they undergo a phase called adolescence, which is where you are now.Lots of dramatic changes will take place in your body and mind and that of your friends as well!You need to know about the biological process so that you don’t get worried.

  3. Adolescence Many changes occur as you becomea teen- physical, emotional, social.Physical developmentDuring early adolescence, your body begins to produce the hormones necessary for puberty development.Your reproductive system matures, preparing you to become an adult.

  4. Social development*You start to learn social skills as you expand your social world.* You learn how to develop and maintain close and mutually supportive relationships with your friends.* You are influenced by your friends- ‘Peer pressure’.Emotional development* You will want (demand) freedom in dressing, selection of friends, or how you spend your free time.

  5. What about sex? People of ALL ages (especially preteens) have questions about sexuality.This is natural.Accurate information about sex and sexuality is a ‘good’ thing.Understanding how your body works and how to take care of it is part of building a healthy life.

  6. Why is it so hard for teenagers to get this information? *Teens are shy to ask questions about such sensitive issues.* Adults (parents and teachers) are reluctant to talk about it.* Some teenagers think they ‘know-it-all’.Note: Not talking about it is the worst thing to do.

  7. What do you often end up doing? * Since you need answers (just like we all did when we were growing up), you can ask your friends or get this information through TV or the internet.* Unfortunately, the information is often unreliable, wrong and misleading.* Exposure to erotica or pornography on the net, TV and movies can be extremely confusing and disturbing. * You often end up having misconceptions which are never cleared.

  8. The Dark side of sex Teens want to experiment- ‘Just do it!’Your parents want to protect you with the do’s and dont’s but they seem to be wet blankets with their rules.Dangers of early and unsafe sex* Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDS)* Unplanned or unwanted teenage pregnancies* Porno, Rape, Drug abuse* Blackmailing, Sexual abuse

  9. Many teenagers experience pregnancy and STDs ! More than 800,000 women younger than 20 become pregnant each year. ! 80% of these pregnancies are unintended. ! Nine million teenagers and young adults acquire an STD each year. ! Two young people every hour become infected with HIV.

  10. Statistics on Teen Pregnancy Ages 15-17281,900 Pregnancies84,770 Abortions157,209 Births39,920 MiscarriagesAges 14 and Under19,640 Pregnancies8,560 Abortions8,519 Births2,560 MiscarriagesNational Center for Health Statistics of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

  11. Dangers * Sexual abuse or rape * Capturing images or video filming of intimate moments; Sexting- the actof sending sexually explicit messagesor photographs, primarily between mobile phones may occur which canbe a cause of blackmailing of either partner (esp. girls)

  12. Imperatives * It is a fact that sex among teens has become an unfortunate reality. This is partly due to ignorance and partly due to inability to exert self- control.* You must learn to say NO to pre-marital sex as it is not accepted as a normal feature of life in the Mauritian society.The best ‘big picture’ choice for your life is abstinence- to be a virgin when you marry. The choice lies solely on your hand.

  13. Talking to your parents Your parents should be the best source- help them become ‘askable parents’.It is helpful to talk to them about what they went through when they were of your age.Interview them: * How did you feel about boys/girls when you were my age?* Did you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?* Did your parents approve?* When did you first go out with a girl/boy?

  14. Experiencing Puberty Being a teenager can be tough.You have to learn to cope with the multiple challenges- both internal and external.Growth in physical development, thinking abilities, social skills and emotional maturity does not occur at the same rate.You are unique!Everyone changes at different pace and rates according to highly individual internal ‘clocks’.

  15. The changes that occur during puberty can often be very confusing and frustrating. It helps if you can talk about it to someone you trust.

  16. These were a few pieces of advice from your teachers • Miss ChandiniGhoora • Sociology Department

  17. Bibliography Pratima Sharma (2012), Sexual Health Information for Teenagers, retrieved on 01.09.12 from http://www.onlymyhealth.com/sexual-health-information-teenagers-1304487274Sex education for little kids, retrieved on 01.09.12 from http://funnypowerpoint.org/sex-education-for-little-kids/Teen Pregnancy & Sex Education for Teenagers by health communities, retrieved on 31.08.12 from http://www.healthcommunities.com/teen-pregnancy/children/sex-education.shtml

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