Assignment: Sexuality Education And Parents
BOOK: Olson, D. H., DeFrain, J, and Skogrand, L. (2014). Marriages and Families: Intimacy, Diversity, and Strengths (8th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
Chapter 6 discusses the lack of direct instruction from parents to their children in the areas of sexuality, sexual intercourse, and birth control. The textbook authors also look at the powerful influence that parental communication can have in forestalling or postponing a child's sexual activity. After reading the text, critically evaluate the following questions:
1. In what ways (positive or negative) do you see the media educating kids about sex? What role should parents take in reacting to these influences?
2. What role do you believe school settings or church communities should have in educating kids about sexuality, sexual intercourse, and birth control?
3. What is the value in parents having a more open dialogue with kids about sex?
4. What evidence can you include (scholarly sources) that would support your opinions?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.