The Importance and Necessity of Children's Sexual Education: When Should Enlightenment Start

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 own body. Starting from 8 months, parents must guide babies to understand their bodies. For example, based on the baby's understanding, naturally explain the various parts and functions of the body to him, treat the baby's body with a loving and appreciative attitude, and correctly understand his own body.

1-2 years old: Understand the differences between men and women.

1 and a half years old

Later, the baby can notice the difference between the male and female bodies, let boys and girls of the same age bathe together, and identify their physiological differences. With the development of language, the baby begins to ask about gender related language. At this time, do not use other names to replace or avoid the child. Instead, learn to correctly tell the name of the corresponding part of the baby, so that the child can feel as natural as other parts of the body and satisfy curiosity.

2-5 years old: Treat private parts correctly. When children enter the Phallic stage, they may touch their genitals or play sexual games in public. 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 adults treat their children's actions naturally, the more they can naturally accept their bodies and themselves. 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 Case Studies on Misunderstandings of Sexual Enlightenment

Case 1

The mother of fake drama Zhenxiaohong believes that quiet, handsome, and slightly shy girls are more popular and can use various means to decorate their children, demonstrating their mother's talent and aesthetic taste. Therefore, her son Xiaohong has had a confused fate with makeup, skirts, and braids since childhood. Xiaohong has always been obedient and often receives beautiful and quiet compliments, and his mother is also very happy. Surprisingly, Xiaohong did not enter a romantic state when he grew up. Under the urging and introduction of his parents, he had contact with many girls, but ended in failure. He only loves men from the same unit, and the other party scolds him. He buys cigarettes and alcohol. In this way, as a mother's anxiety, Xiaohong fell into a homosexual tendency. Although the reasons for the formation of homosexuality are complex, the cognitive barriers caused by parents in children's Gender identity cannot be said to be the reason. Adults direct fake plays, but children are real. Over time, children have integrated into opposite sex roles from their appearance to their inner world.