Justine and Jenny answer some of the tricky questions that their team has received in schools, to show parents and caregivers how to approach the questions that can come from children towards the end of primary school.
As soon as they go out into the world we need to arm them. If we’ve never discussed things with them, then they won’t come to us. They are going to hear things from other people - right and wrong - and they will hear about things that confuse them. They may see things too, either material they've found themselves because of curiosity or other people may show them videos and pictures. So if we as parents aren't present and available and willing to speak, to answer questions, to correct misinformation and give clear expectations, then we are leaving our kids alone to navigate the big job of growing up.
Student questions answered in this episode (from year 5 & 6 students, approximately 10-11 years old):
How can I tell my friends that telling jokes about sex isn't funny?
What is sex?
(This from a parent: I saw an 8-year-old call their mum 'sexy' in the playground after school.'
What's a blow job?
What's a condom?
How and why do people masturbate?
Resources we talk about:
Sex is a Funny Word: A Book about Bodies, Feelings and YOU, by Corey Silverberg
The Amazing True Story of How Babies are Made, by Fiona Katauskas
Please visit our website sexeducationaustralia.com.au where you can listen to our other episodes and also browse our pages for more resources, information and support. Primary resources are listed here: https://sexeducationaustralia.com.au/resources-2/resources-for-parents/ and secondary resources here: https://sexeducationaustralia.com.au/resources-2/secondary-resources/
Send us questions or comments to THATsexedpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks for listening!
Jenny + Justine
Justine and Jenny answer some of the tricky questions that their team has received in schools, to show parents and caregivers how to approach the questions that can come from children towards the end of primary school.
As soon as they go out into the world we need to arm them. If we’ve never discussed things with them, then they won’t come to us. They are going to hear things from other people - right and wrong - and they will hear about things that confuse them. They may see things too, either material they've found themselves because of curiosity or other people may show them videos and pictures. So if we as parents aren't present and available and willing to speak, to answer questions, to correct misinformation and give clear expectations, then we are leaving our kids alone to navigate the big job of growing up.
Student questions answered in this episode (from year 5 & 6 students, approximately 10-11 years old):
How can I tell my friends that telling jokes about sex isn't funny?
What is sex?
(This from a parent: I saw an 8-year-old call their mum 'sexy' in the playground after school.'
What's a blow job?
What's a condom?
How and why do people masturbate?
Resources we talk about:
Sex is a Funny Word: A Book about Bodies, Feelings and YOU, by Corey Silverberg
The Amazing True Story of How Babies are Made, by Fiona Katauskas
Please visit our website sexeducationaustralia.com.au where you can listen to our other episodes and also browse our pages for more resources, information and support. Primary resources are listed here: https://sexeducationaustralia.com.au/resources-2/resources-for-parents/ and secondary resources here: https://sexeducationaustralia.com.au/resources-2/secondary-resources/
Send us questions or comments to THATsexedpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks for listening!
Jenny + Justine