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Handout for Talking about Sexuality and Values Lesson Plan
Talking about Sexuality and Values
Teens and parents: Before
you do this exercise, please read the notes at the bottom
of this page.
Teens: Complete
this form by writing in the appropriate column the age
at which you would feel comfortable engaging in the behavior.
Later, ask your
parents to fill in the parent column, and discuss the
responses.
Parents: Complete
this form by writing in the appropriate column the age
at which you would feel comfortable if your preteen or
teen engaged in the activity.
Later, ask your teen/preteen to fill in the ages at which
he/she thinks the behavior is appropriate. Discuss the
responses.
When is it okay to … |
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Preteen/Teen |
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Hold hands |
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Kiss on the lips |
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French kiss |
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Participate in petting |
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Go out in a group of friends |
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Date |
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Undress in front of a boyfriend/girlfriend |
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Have sexual intercourse |
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Live with someone without being in a committed
relationship |
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Enter a committed relationship with someone |
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Notes to Teens and Parents
As you do this exercise
and discuss your responses, please listen to each other. Ask the other
person
to talk about why he/she feels that an age is appropriate
or acceptable for the particular behavior. Remember that these are individual
values, not eternal truths; so, you can be open to different views and
avoid being critical or judgmental.
Parents: it
is important that you share your values. However, remember
that as your teen moves into young adulthood, he/she
will make private decisions
about sexuality.
Teens: it
is important to listen to your parents and consider their
opinions carefully, even as you express your own values.
Their experiences and wisdom may help you to make difficult
decisions; but in the end,
the decisions are yours to make.
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