5 Questions
What is the term for sex education that includes instruction on human sexual anatomy, sexual activity, reproductive health, and emotional relations?
Comprehensive sex education
What is the main focus of abstinence-only sex education?
Sexual abstinence
Where can sex education be provided according to the text?
As part of school programs, public health campaigns, or by parents or caregivers
Why do many governments see it as beneficial to provide public education on sexual matters prior to or at the beginning of puberty?
To limit the spread of sexually transmitted infections
What was traditionally responsible for providing instruction on sexual matters in many cultures?
A child's parents
Study Notes
Comprehensive Sex Education
- Includes instruction on human sexual anatomy, sexual activity, reproductive health, and emotional relations
Abstinence-Only Sex Education
- Focuses on promoting abstinence from sexual activity, especially for young people, until marriage
Providers of Sex Education
- Can be provided in schools, community centers, churches, and other public and private settings
Importance of Sex Education
- Many governments see it as beneficial to provide public education on sexual matters prior to or at the beginning of puberty to inform young people about sexual health and relationships
Traditional Providers of Sex Education
- Families, especially parents, were traditionally responsible for providing instruction on sexual matters in many cultures
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