Week 8 Physical Intimacy

Physical intimacy isn't just physical. It is also emotional and spiritual (despite what many mislead teenagers grow up thinking). Children shouldn't just be taught about the autonomy of sex, contraception, and preventing STD's. By just teaching them that, it is like telling them that sex is okay as long as you don't get hurt physically or get pregnant. This is why parents should step up and teach their kids about sex instead of just leave it up to the school and peers. While young (even as young as 3) kids should be taught about proper boundaries (like what's appropriate and inappropriate touch). They should be taught what their body parts are and shouldn't just be told some lie about where babies come from. As they grow older they should be taught about puberty and what is going on to them. As they grow they should be taught more about sex. They should be taught about how emotionally damaging it can be if not done in marriage. They should be given a realistic perspective on it instead of the fantasized idea portrayed in the media. For example, girls should be taught it hurts at first and isn't worth it to do with someone you aren't married to. They should only do it with someone they are married to since they know they can trust them and that that person will take care of them. Both should be taught that it isn't magical like the media portrays. It is awkward at first. They should be told how they can feel empty doing it outside of marriage. Also, they should be taught that having sex distorts other aspects of a relationship. All of these things should be taught to them by their parents. These are only some of the things parents should teach their kids.