Parents need and want to be involved in the sexuality education of their children, but often do not how to teach them. “Kids Need to Know,” the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department’s family-based sexuality education program, is now enrolling.
The class, geared for fifth- and sixth-graders, meets for two hours once a week for five weeks. The course begins with a “parents only” night where curriculum and materials are discussed and any questions are answered. Following Parents’ Night, the class continues with weekly parent-child sessions for four more weeks. One parent accompanies the child to each class.
Reproductive body parts and purposes, puberty, pregnancy, childbirth and sexually-transmitted diseases are discussed. Decision-making skills are emphasized. Videos, games and other interactive activities help make the classes fun and interesting.
The girls class will be held Tuesdays, Jan. 17- Feb. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. The cost is $50 per family.Registrations must be received one week prior to the first night of class. For more information or to register, visit www.ldchealth.org or call (785) 843-3060.
by Lisa Horn
Tagged: sex ed, health department, teens, Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, sexuality, puberty, tweens
Comments
sunflower97 1 year, 5 months ago
I highly recommend this class. It is taught by highly trained professionals who really know what's going on in the community. My daughter and I both learned alot.
ldchealth 1 year, 5 months ago
Thanks, Amy. So glad to hear it. Your experience is what the class is all about.
dcap 1 year, 5 months ago
Awesome idea!
toe 1 year, 5 months ago
Way to old. This should be done in first grade along with a supplemental course on predators in authority positions.
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