Greatest concerns of most parents emerging sexuality of the adolescents.
IMPORTANT Parents and others adults understand the emerging sexuality of the adolescent as he or she interacts with and build relationships with other person as a complete,sexual person. Education for human sexuality helps one make intelligent decisions concerning sexual behaviors and will help one grow into a mature man or woman. Human Sexuality
Biological Dimensions Physical appearance Ability to reproduce or to control fertility Response to sexual stimulation Growth and development
Psychological Dimensions NEGATIVE POSITIVE BODY IMAGE lends itself to a feeling of overall wellness. can lead to drug abuse or psychological disorders.
Sociocultural Dimensions is the sum of the cultural and socio influences that affect thoughts and actions. Religious Influences - these religious and spiritual beliefs influence feelings about morality, sexual behaviors, premarital sexual behaviors, adultery, divorce, contraception, abortion, and masturbation. Multicultural Influences Ethical Influences
Factors Affecting the Attitudes and Practices on Sexuality SELF SCHOOL AND CHURCH MASS MEDIA FAMILY PEERS AND FRIENDS Accept and gain respect for his/her body take resposibility for own behaviors Be aware of sexuality issues Attain highest standard of sexual health. Communicate with family effectively Express love and concern to parents, siblings and family. Perform duties and responsibilities at home. Express love intimacy in appropriate ways. Interact with both genders effectively. Respect both genders in all aspect. Pursue a satisfying, safe, and pleasurable sexual life. Develop their own capacity for moral sexual decision- aking Provide them with accurate information about sexuality Model positive, healthy, and joyful attitudes in our own. play a vital role in helping parents influence their adolescents ' understanding about sexuality. help them make responsible and healthy sexual choices now and in the future.
IMPORTANCE Sexuality for Family Health Sexual health - is about having a positive ad respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships. It is also about the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free from coercion, discrimination, and violence. Parents have the moral duty to make their children know about the mysteries of human life Provide children with gradual education in sexual life. To get and maintain sexual health, a person's sexual rights must be protected, respected, and fulfilled.