Answer:
We want our children to grow up to have healthy and happy lives. For most of us, this includes wanting them to have rewarding relationships and sex lives.
To help children reach these goals, we need to
give them the information and skills they need to make responsible choices
encourage them to take good care of their bodies
help them build the confidence they need to respect themselves and other people
earn their respect – if we can do that, they are more likely to look to us and other trusted adults for information when they need it
Children don’t all learn at the same rate, but we want to give you some general guidelines that apply to most children. These guidelines cover what information children need to know and what skills they need to have when it comes to sex and sexuality. We have grouped them according to what is appropriate for different age groups. But first, let’s define sexuality.
