6. Boys need to know tooBoys sometimes miss out on sexuality education within thefamily. Mothers tend to provide more discussion on this topic,but may know less than dads about boys’ development. Boysare often left to learn about sex and sexuality on their own.6Be aware that some boys might seek out pornography on theweb as an alternative source of information.7. It can make life easier for children who are nottraditional ‘boy’ types or ‘girl’ typesThere is more than one kind of boy and one kind of girl, butchildren suffer if they don’t follow the ‘endorsed model’. If we startearly to question children’s beliefs about what boys and girls are‘supposed’ to do, we could prevent a lot of misery and help tobroaden everyone’s options, ultimately contributing to children’swellbeing and sense of belonging.8.It can help protectthem from sexualabuseKeeping sex and bodiesa secret can help sexualabusers keep their crimessecret. Open discussionat home gives childrenpermission to talk withyou about sex and sexualbody parts and to askquestions.... the younger they are, the less embarrassing it is forthem. If I try to start now with my 10 year old, it wouldbe just really unusual for me to be speaking to her likethat. Because they’ve always known and it’s not beena big secret - she and my 8 year old can just come andtalk to me. And if they hear things in the playgroundthey can come and talk to me and they know that whatI’m going to say is going to be honest.- Parent of 10 year old girl and 8 year old boy9
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