the title although to be "Is it appropriate to integrate sexual education into informal education for children or not?" but due to space.

Going by the rate at which RAPE is rampant in the society all over the world today. I am of the opinion that SEX EDUCATION should become integral part of INFORMAL EDUCATION received by children from parents/guardians to enlighten them from falling prey and reduce the front page disheartening news from newspaper daily, return self-esteem to our children and also build a future without bitterness, resentment and guilt in both parent and children.


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It is better thought at home by parent/guardians than through movies, aggressive adult ready to take advantage, nude and pornographic websites that flood the internet today and other unreliable sources that has been a major influence on these kids. I will like every parent to read the professional advice below from Dr. John O’Connor, Ph. D as broadcasted by LoveToKnow (thanksvery much) platform.

Teach Your Children About Sexual Predators
When Dr. John O’Connor, Ph. D. worked as a correction officer and overnight counselor in a prison (he has also been practicing psychology for thirty years), he learned that sexual predators usually don’t act crazy, psychotic, or violent. They blend into society and look like someone’s brother or the next door neighbor.

Sexual Predators Behave a Certain Way
Sexual predators often target children they view as vulnerable, lack self-esteem, are lonely, or are being abused or neglected at home, but any child can be vulnerable.

“Sexual predators are very smart. They know who to target and what to do to take advantage of children,” Dr. O’Connor states. “Also, they all try and establish themselves as a trusted part of that child’s life, to fill an emotional void the child isn’t getting.”

However, Dr. O’Connor reminds us that all children and parents should be aware of warning signs given by a potential predator:

Showing extra attention to a child.
The adult asks to spend time alone with the child that is beyond group-sanctioned activities.
Brings little gifts for the child.
Encourages your children to keep secrets from you.
Touches your children in an inappropriate way, from being overly “chummy” to touching private areas.
Uses threats and intimidation to scare your child into not telling.
Talks about private parts or sex.
Teach Your Children What to Do
Teaching your children the proper behavior they should expect from all adults in their lives helps prevent victimization. Think of this as an extension of teaching them not to run out into oncoming traffic.

Good Touch Versus Bad Touch
Your child should know that there are certain areas on their bodies that adults should not touch. Don’t be afraid to point them out, either on a drawing or a doll, or their own bodies. Teach your child to state that it is not okay to touch them there and leave the room and call a parent.

Have Them Practice the Word NO!
Help your children feel comfortable telling any adult NO! who is not behaving properly.

Teach Your Children to Avoid Situations That Will Make Them Vulnerable
Examples of situations to avoid are: http://informationvilla.com/blog/2014/06/integrate-sexual-education-into-informal-education.html



With the above article from a professional psychologist , do you now think that is right or appropriate to integrate sexual education into informal education for children or not?

It is very important.
Although not all families are comfortable with discussing such issues amongst themselves.
We are Africans

It's not just a bad thing.

NOT

Yeah suppose

Jesus said that wisdom is justified by her children. In other words check the end of a concept to justify the mean s in the West where they have more psychologists and research they have more divorce and relationship problems. Those in Nigeria reading those research instead of the Bible end up like them: divorces and heart break. Teach your children the Bible and show them godly living by your lifestyle and you would need bother a little about s3x education

pls what the hell is intimate education when a forum for matured minds like nairaland cannot call words by its real name i wonder what you expect from primary schools. Maybe na even this otiose and indiscriminate censorship vex the hackers sef.

Yeah, it won't be a bad idea, parents are the key-figures, required to play a major role in that aspect...


Charity begins at home!

dom:
pls what the hell is intimate education when a forum for matured minds like nairaland cannot call words by its real name i wonder what you expect from primary schools. Maybe na even this otiose and indiscriminate censorship vex the hackers sef.

@topic
yeap, sex education should be taught in school and consolidated at home.

Good

You want me to answer, right?

Just hold on make i poo finish...

Yeah...i see nothing wrong in that

You are right and in some cases where these kids are being molested by very close family members especially girls who have being molested by their fathers,they end up trusting no one.
I think this should be the work of every mother. Make your daughter(s) your best friend and tell her(them) the truth about sex. Even your own eperience.

DesChyko: It is very important.
Although not all families are comfortable with discussing such issues amongst themselves.
We are Africans

DesChyko: It is very important.
Although not all families are comfortable with discussing such issues amongst themselves.
We are Africans

We need more psychologists in Africa to help educate people. Religious bodies should also key into this.
It's better to teach a child sex education.

The ant wey dey bite person,dey for inside the cloth wey the person wear.

Shey na the mothers wey dey find money abi na d fathers and uncles and brother wey dey by theirself defile children naim go teach them how things dey go

Everything don dabaru jooor

I agree with this Idea




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dom: pls what the hell is intimate education when a forum for matured minds like nairaland cannot call words by its real name i wonder what you expect from primary schools. Maybe na even this otiose and indiscriminate censorship vex the hackers sef.

Am sorry please....but I even tried to restate it clearly that is while I requoted it as "Is it appropriate to integrate sexual education into informal education for children or not?" but nairaland programming changed it to intimacy after over 4 corrects I left it and if you read the article you will notice that there is nothing like intimacy except the programming also changed it. visit the source to confirm.thanks!

Techwriter: Jesus said that wisdom is justified by her children. In other words check the end of a concept to justify the mean s in the West where they have more psychologists and research they have more divorce and relationship problems. Those in Nigeria reading those research instead of the Bible end up like them: divorces and heart break. Teach your children the Bible and show them godly living by your lifestyle and you would need bother a little about s3x education

That is true but not all will do that so can we start first from what will still have positive impact on all either you believe in JESUS or not.

Techwriter: Jesus said that wisdom is justified by her children. In other words check the end of a concept to justify the mean s in the West where they have more psychologists and research they have more divorce and relationship problems. Those in Nigeria reading those research instead of the Bible end up like them: divorces and heart break. Teach your children the Bible and show them godly living by your lifestyle and you would need bother a little about s3x education

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solemate:

God bless u

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Of course! Its quite compulsory but our society would turn deaf ears to issues like this. In the longrun,it would do lot of good in nuturing the young ones who seem obvilious to anything pertaining to their sexuality.

Yemlizzy: Of course! Its quite compulsory but our society would turn deaf ears to issues like this. In the longrun,it would do lot of good in nuturing the young ones who seem obvilious to anything pertaining to their sexuality.

good contribution...thanks....

oskaaay:

good contribution...thanks....

You welcome,glad to be of help