Document Type
Book Chapter
Abstract
A family-oriented sex education course was developed for parents to take together with their children. The program, which is designed for young people between the ages of 9 and 17, is offered in separate sections for the following groups: mothers and their 9- to 12 year-old daughter, mothers and their 13 to 17-year-old daughters, fathers and their 9 to 12-year-old sons, and fathers and their 13- to 17-year-old sons. Five 2 hour sessions were provided for the younger group and six 2- hour sessions were provided for the older group. Through mini lectures, films, discussion, activities, and games, the following topics were addressed: reproduction anatomy and physiography, body changes during puberty and adolescence, health and hygiene, pregnancy and childbirth, values and feelings, dating, and decision-making and communication skills. The program has been implemented successfully in various communities in the St. Louis and northwest Missouri area and has been featured in a documentary made for educational television and on a national prime-time news show.
Publication Date
July 1985
Publication Title
Resources in Education
Recommended Citation
Henschke, John, "New Directions in Facilitating the Teaching Roles of Parent in the Sex Education of their Children" (1985). Adult Education Faculty Works. 156.
Available at:
https://irl.umsl.edu/adulteducation-faculty/156