Nearly half of young people aged between 13 and 17 who have been in a relationship in the past year have experienced violent or controlling behaviour, according to a recent survey from charity the Youth Endowment Fund. The finding comes from a survey of 10,000 young people in England and Wales, of which 27% had been in […] … learn more→
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Good sex and relationships education can help teens understand when behaviour is abusive or controlling
From superficial to intimate relationships: these are the ties that define our social fabric
Throughout our lives and, as social beings that we are, we form different ties with our equals. From the superficial and instrumental, of courtesy, to the most intimate of communication, trust and deep affection. In this way we are building a network of relationships that constitute our social fabric . Four levels of approach Depending on the degree of […] … learn more→
Do you have a girlfriend? Why we should never ask a child this question
When a mother asks Nicolás, 4 years old, if he has a girlfriend on his way out of school, the boy looks strangely at his father and says: “Dad, do we have a girlfriend?” the latest model of food processor. On a children’s birthday, one of the parents approaches Olivia, 7 years old, to ask […] … learn more→
Young people learn about relationships from media. You can use books and movies to start discussions
Chanel Contos’ recent petition called for an overhaul of sexual education at schools and for consent to be taught earlier on, and better. Adequate, formal sexual education is important for young people, but discussions about consent can take place in many situations outside the sex education classroom and outside of school. Novels, films and plays create […] … learn more→