
Talking about relationships and sex with children and young people
So many children and young people are crying out for the church to talk about relationships and sex. This day will encourage leaders to think about the why and how of putting this into practice. We’ll consider healthy relationships, self-esteem, and media influences such as sexting and porn. This Session will be run by a member of Acet UK’s Esteem Network.
Covering:
What is Acet UK?
Changes to Statutory Relationships and Sex Education in Schools
What is the Big Deal?
Why is Relationship and Sex Education so important?
The Statistics
Self Esteem and Emotional Wellbeing
Resilience and Coping Strategies
Body Image and Media Pressure
Relationships and Sex: Healthy Relationships
Intimacy Pyramid - Activity
Consequences - Activity
Do I Really have a choice? – Scenarios
Sex and the Law - Quiz
Relationships, Sex and Technology
Sexting (Sending Nudes)
Definition, stats, the law and consequences
Pornography
Definition, accessibility, impact, it’s distortion of sex, ways of tackling it
Consent and Coercion
Having Conversations about Sex with young people
Contraception
Methods/Types
Access and the Law
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s):
Classifications - Activity
STI Jigsaw - Activity