Q At what age should children be given sex education?
Children around the age of eight or who are in Primary Three should be taught. At this age, they become more curious about the facts of life from messages in television programmes, movies and magazines.
The media uses sex to attract audiences but it also distorts the facts. Early teaching of correct sex information will help children understand and protect themselves better. This should be done earlier rather than later.
Shek Lam-na, Tseung Kwan O
I don't think it is a matter of setting an age limit, but children must be taught by the time they reach adolescence. Many parents are still too embarrassed to teach their children about sex. At the same time, children also feel self-conscious when they ask their parents about sex. They prefer talking about it with friends because they share the same curiosity.
I am a teenager who was never taught about sex at home. But I have never felt embarrassed to ask my parents questions about sex. I think parents must take the time to communicate with their children before they reach their teens. We cannot only depend on teachers for sex education. Parents should be our friends, and in this role, try to provide sex education.
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