Sexual Health
At what age does child sex education begin? Three Points to Pay Attention to in Children's Sexual Education
Research has shown that infants aged 2 or 3 are surprised and troubled by sexual issues, while preschoolers are enthusiastic about playing sexual games such as getting married and having a doctor check their body. This is actually a normal physiological and psychological response of the child. Young parents must have basic knowledge of infant and toddler sexuality at this time, and discuss the differences in male and female roles with the baby
When discovering that a baby is engaged in marriage or other sexual activities, do not scold or punish them rudely, as it may make the child feel dirty and have a negative impact on their sexual psychology in the future.
0-1 years old: Know your body. Starting from 8 months, parents should guide their babies to understand their bodies. For example, according to the baby's understanding, it is natural to explain the various parts and functions of the body to him, and treat the baby's body with a caring and appreciative attitude, so that he can correctly understand and treat his own body.
1-2 years old: Understand the differences between men and women.
1 and a half years old
In the future, babies will be able to notice the differences between male and female bodies, allowing boys and girls of the same age to take a shower together, allowing them to recognize each other's physiological differences; With the development of language, babies will begin to ask about gender related vocabulary. At this time, do not use other names to replace or avoid children. Instead, scientifically and correctly tell the baby the names of the corresponding parts, so that the child can feel as natural as other parts of the body and satisfy their curiosity.
2-5 years old: Treat private parts correctly. When children enter the sexual bud stage, they may come into contact with their genitals or play sexual games in public places. At this point, they should not use words such as shyness to stop children. This can cause children to have negative evaluations of their health. The more naturally adults treat their children's actions, the more naturally they will be able to accept their own bodies and selves. Please tell me his secrets, areas that cannot be exposed, how to protect him, wearing loose pants for children to reduce stimulation, adding interesting activities to divert their attention, and so on.
Three Points to Pay Attention to in Children's Sexual Education
1. Positively answering children's sexual questions
Children exhibit curiosity and ignorance about sex in their early years, and parents avoid children's problems. In the child's subconscious, they believe that their questions are embarrassing to their parents, and they will not raise such questions in the future. Sexual science research shows that every child can distinguish between genders under the guidance of their parents at a very young age. Although they do not know why they need to distinguish each other, some degree of avoidance and distance towards the opposite sex is unconscious. Therefore, when children have sexual relations with you, they often make up their minds. At this moment, don't refuse at once. This is not a problem for children, nor is it a matter of right consideration. It will only exacerbate their confusion, turn curiosity into a psychological shadow, and have a high possibility of setting obstacles for future growth.