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Schools Need Sexuality Education Programs

Marsha Prophet Daria, Kathryn J. Campbell

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In spite of the decrease in sexual intercourse and teen birth rates adolescents continue to need information and skills to help them make responsible decisions about sexuality. This paper discusses the necessity for school-based sexuality education programs and describes essential characteristics of successful sexuality educators. The roles of parents and school administrators in sexuality education programs are also considered. (authors)

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In spite of the decrease in sexual intercourse and teen birth rates adolescents continue to need information and skills to help them make responsible decisions about sexuality. This paper discusses the necessity for school-based sexuality education programs and describes essential characteristics of successful sexuality educators. The roles of parents and school administrators in sexuality education programs are also considered. (authors)

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In spite of the decrease in sexual intercourse and teen birth rates adolescents continue to need information and skills to help them make responsible decisions about sexuality. This paper discusses the necessity for school-based sexuality education programs and describes essential characteristics of successful sexuality educators. The roles of parents and school administrators in sexuality education programs are also considered. (authors)

Key concepts: Human sexuality, Sexuality education, Psychology, Sex education, Sexual intercourse, Developmental psychology, Pedagogy, Social psychology

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