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Posted on: 2012-06-14

Posted by: kusagrah pandey

to be curious about sex is normal for ypungsters for these days.but most of them just see the way for pleasurement and enjoyment.proper education and best awareness programs should be conducted..

Posted on: 2012-06-12

Posted by: Namita Gurung

well sex is everyones topic when they entered in their ages.Even though people are concerned about it they find uneasy to discuss in peers.this is how the problems occurs.people even in this revolution are confused weather to speak up or just be behind.So the main thing is to be confidient about what is good and what not?sex education can be very effective and helpful to everyone of as.the main thing is our narrow minded society which still exists makes we the yongsters more unconsious so every one should be openminded first stand up and be positive about sex eduction and if they cannot then plz donot ever criticize to enyone who is interested about it and who trully want to get rid of all the problem regarding sex.so youngsters beterr to speak up for it and tackle this growing problems.

Posted on: 2012-06-11

Posted by: Kabita Luitel

I think good sex education is a life-long gift that parents can give their children. Talking to children about sexuality opens many channels of communication besides sexuality. Talking about sex as a natural part of life signals to children that their parents are emotionally available and sensitive to them. If parents do not talk about sex with their children, children are left on their own to interpret the confusing and often destructive messages that they get from peers, the mass media, and the internet. These sources of information are distorted and may even be frightening. If children do not learn otherwise, they may act in ways that hurt themselves and others. It is up to parents to provide children with information that helps children to make good decisions about their own sexual behaviors. Sex education starts in infancy. For example, when parents teach infants and toddlers the names of various body parts such as nose, eyes, and knees, they can teach them correct terms for their sexual body parts that are between the collarbone and knees, such as vagina, vulva, penis, anus, buttocks, and breasts. It is okay to also use “pet” and family names for sexual body parts, but knowledge of the more formal terms is important, too. If parents do not talk to their children about sexuality, children are unlikely to talk to parents. Studies show that children who have received a good sex education tell parents if something has touched them inappropriately, except if abusers have scared these children into silence. Studies also show that young people who have received a good sex education delay sexual intercourse by an average of three years. It could be that parental willingness to talk about sex with their children is yet another sign of emotional availability. Children of such parents therefore not only have good information about sexuality but they have secure attachments to their parents.

Posted on: 2012-06-10

Posted by: srijana tiwari

sex is still a taboo in our society. to deal with it, sex education has to be open from home to school n everywhere possible. peers can be excellent focused group for discussion as much of our activities are influenced by our friends circle. due to improper guidance and lack of information, youngsters tend to indulge in unsafe sex practices. even we educated bunch of people find it hard to discuss openly about sex, this adds to ,many sexually transmitted disease, mortality and morbidity. to eliminate this problem, home has to be first school followed by educational institutions and mass media. a fully open environment where youngsters can discuss their inner curiosities and queries without any hesitation is a must. this could be anywhere and with anyone. the only need is right place and right environment to discuss.lastly, until and unless we all broaden our mind and start freely sharing and discussing about sex,it will always remain taboo.

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Growing up and becoming curious about sex is but a natural thing. But anything to do with sex is still taboo for us here. In this time of IT revolution, how should we tackle this silence? Do discussions amongst peers help? Where should the guidance be so that our youngsters are not lost and they get the right guidance and help that they need regarding this?