Q.5 Enumerate and describe any five reasons for introducing sex education to school-going children.
The reasons for introducing sex education to school-going children are as follows
(i) At school ievel, children from age group 12 and above should be counselled for reproductive system, processes and practices and importance of safe and responsible sex
(ii) Sex related issues and problems like adolescence changes, menstrual cycle, menstrual problems, uriwariled pregnancy, unsate abortion, reproductive tract infections (S1Ds) and cancers.
(iii) They should know about body changes during their age and taught about healthy habits including personal cleanliness and hygiene.
(iv) Students should become part of such education, so that they overcome hesitation and gain confidence to discuss any query with their teacher or parents.
(v) Counselling and awareness regarding reproductive organs, safe and hygienic sexual practices will play an important role to make people raproductively healthy
