The article discusses the importance of initiating age-appropriate conversations about sex education with children, particularly starting around age five. Kathleen Hema, a former sex educator, suggests practical tips for parents, such as encouraging children to knock before entering a closed door, teaching them proper hygiene for their intimate areas to foster bodily autonomy and self-care, and creating 'phone-free' periods to promote family bonding. These foundational habits establish a groundwork for more nuanced discussions about sex and consent in the future.
Start knocking first: show them you have boundaries and teach them to maintain their own, ensuring they know when to knock on a closed door.
Start teaching them to clean their own genitals to develop bodily autonomy and self-efficacy, taking care of their own body starts at age five.
Implementing 'Phone-free at five': creating time without devices to model appropriate phone usage sets the stage for healthier habits in the digital age.
Connecting these foundational habits can make future discussions about sex education feel more natural and less daunting for both children and parents.
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