Truth About Sex - Parent Series

Equipping parenting adults and church leaders to guide children & youth through the hyper-sexual culture.

This biblically aligned, research-based series equips and encourages parenting adults (parents, grandparents, church leaders, etc.) to guide and support their children toward optimal sexual health (ideally avoiding sex until marriage), protecting their current and future wellbeing in a culture that sexualizes children. This is a six-week series. Takes place Wednesday nights, Jan. 21 to Feb. 25.

The series was developed by P.E.A.C.E. Education Services with international Christian specialists in the area of sexual risk avoidance education (SRA). The SRA approach has been tested and proven to equip parents to effectively guide youth. module is approximately 30 - 40 min. of content and 10 min Q&A.

Topics Covered Over the Six Weeks

1.. Overview - Youth health risks. Factors influencing sexual behavior. Who is and who

should be guiding youth. Influence of parent involvement and communication.

2. Biblical Design for Sex and Healthy Relationships – examines God’s original intent for

biological sex, marriage, family, generations and nations (Genesis 1, 2), and how the devil undermined the original intent (Genesis 3). God in His grace, through Jesus, desires to restore His original intent in us as we partner with Him.

3. Puberty & Adolescent Development – Adolescent growth and development; Physical,

Mental, Emotional and Relational changes during puberty; Developmental Assets;

Application: a) Leaning-in parenting b) empathetic parenting

4. Our Body Speaks – Our body systems speak life and connection. Sexual Risk Avoidance

is in alignment with the needs of our body systems, contributing to healthy relationships

and strong families. How sex is like fire – in the wrong context it can burn.

5. Risks of Adolescent Sexual Behavior – Teen pregnancy; STDs/STIs; Emotional and

Relational risks; Contraception effectiveness and ineffectiveness; Sexual abuse.

6. Technology, Social Media, Sexting and Pornography – Digital citizenship and footprint;

‘Tool for good’; Physical and mental risks of pornography; Resisting peer pressure.

7. Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity – Definitions; Culture’s claims; Influencing

factors; Implications and risks for youth; Strategies for parents to guide youth

8. Effective Communication and Healthy Relationships – Parent/child connectedness;

Communication styles and strategies; Overcoming barriers; Family/Friendships/Dating/

Marriage/Parenthood

9. Path to Healthy Sexuality – Sequence of relationship skills development from infancy to engagement to marriage and the role of parents.

10. Comparing Approaches to Sex Education – “Comprehensive Sex Education” and

“Sexual Risk Avoidance/Optimal Sexual Health,” Application in home/school/church

Settings

11. Conclusion: Advocating for Sexual Risk Avoidance / Optimal Sexual Health in School

& Culture, Developmental assets; Goals for children and family