Tennessee students need more
information about puberty, their own bodies and proven methods that prevent pregnancy and the spread of disease.
But let's be clear, the Government's real agenda is not that children and young people receive
information about puberty and sex.
Not exact matches
And yet, talking
about the issues of
puberty remains an important job for parents because not all of a child's
information comes from reliable sources.
If you have any questions
about how your teen is going through
puberty, your pediatrician or family healthcare provider can provide you with
information specific to your teen.
Last month, I wrote
about Getting the
Puberty Conversation Started with Your Daughter and shared some tips on how to open the line of communication with your teenager, and where to obtain additional
information by visiting Always changing website sponsored by P&G, the experts in feminine care with Always & Tampax.
Information about genital health, including swelling, early
puberty, foreskin cleaning, and more
However, the new
information about the relationship between excess weight and timing of
puberty underscores the need for more studies to understand the biological differences leading to the onset of
puberty for boys and girls.
Specifically designed to enhance family communication
about sexuality, the program guides parents and youth through activities that stimulate conversation, clarify family values, establish rules and provide accurate
information about the physical and emotional changes of
puberty.