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When you say "low levels" do you mean in grade school? Or, since this is the Special Education category, do you mean for severely disabled young people? Moderately to severely disabled people still have the same biology as everyone else, and can have babies, get STD's, etc. But since their learning styles and needs are so different than "average" people, the do need to have special education teachers and trained health/medical staff do the instruction. You can't just "give them a quick overview" and expect them to understand.
Regarding grade school sex ed... Girls, sadly, have been known to get pregnant as young as 11 years old (mostly due to rape/incest). Also, with all the hormones in our food, children are going through puberty earlier and earlier. There are boys in 4th and 5th grade with those peach-down mustaches already clear on their upper lips. Some girls are already menstruating by the end of 3rd grade.
For these young children, what is important is for them to understand the changes in their bodies so they don't freak out, or make horribly wrong choices. They need tactful, direct, and clear information. I was convinced of this after helping intervene with a young lady in 3rd grade (8 1/2 years old) in our school who had collapsed in a shrieking heap in the bathroom because she was bleeding. Her bewildered mother rushed her to the doctor because "that can't be it...it shouldn't start until she's 12 or 13....." The doctor confirmed our suspicions, however, and the young lady spent the rest of the school year very subdued and nervous, in spite of the supports she was getting from the counselor. Her mom appeared a bit frazzled, too.
I've also had to send 10 year old boys to the counselor because they were starting to get puberty reactions to girls (that tent in their pants), and didn't know why it was happening or what to do, aggravated by peer teasing by those not yet having to deal with it. The parents' reaction? He's too young... it's not happening... he doesn't need to know about that stuff yet... and meanwhile the poor kid is terrified and confused.
Because of kids starting puberty younger and younger, yes, a basic package of information should be taught at 3rd grade (boys and girls separately) so they know the what and why of hair sprouting, scary emmisions of various kinds, and other changes. The details of how a baby is made don't need to be shared yet, just that these are signs that their bodies are changing so that when they are fully grown up they will be able to have babies.
The gory details of baby-making, STDs, contraception, etc. should still be reserved until the teenage years. We don't need to scare the little ones, but reassure them.
When you say "low levels" do you mean in grade school? Or, since this is the Special Education category, do you mean for severely disabled young people? Moderately to severely disabled people still have the same biology as everyone else, and can have babies, get STD's, etc. But since their learning styles and needs are so different than "average" people, the do need to have special education teachers and trained health/medical staff do the instruction. You can't just "give them a quick overview" and expect them to understand.
Regarding grade school sex ed... Girls, sadly, have been known to get pregnant as young as 11 years old (mostly due to rape/incest). Also, with all the hormones in our food, children are going through puberty earlier and earlier. There are boys in 4th and 5th grade with those peach-down mustaches already clear on their upper lips. Some girls are already menstruating by the end of 3rd grade.
For these young children, what is important is for them to understand the changes in their bodies so they don't freak out, or make horribly wrong choices. They need tactful, direct, and clear information. I was convinced of this after helping intervene with a young lady in 3rd grade (8 1/2 years old) in our school who had collapsed in a shrieking heap in the bathroom because she was bleeding. Her bewildered mother rushed her to the doctor because "that can't be it...it shouldn't start until she's 12 or 13....." The doctor confirmed our suspicions, however, and the young lady spent the rest of the school year very subdued and nervous, in spite of the supports she was getting from the counselor. Her mom appeared a bit frazzled, too.
I've also had to send 10 year old boys to the counselor because they were starting to get puberty reactions to girls (that tent in their pants), and didn't know why it was happening or what to do, aggravated by peer teasing by those not yet having to deal with it. The parents' reaction? He's too young... it's not happening... he doesn't need to know about that stuff yet... and meanwhile the poor kid is terrified and confused.
Because of kids starting puberty younger and younger, yes, a basic package of information should be taught at 3rd grade (boys and girls separately) so they know the what and why of hair sprouting, scary emmisions of various kinds, and other changes. The details of how a baby is made don't need to be shared yet, just that these are signs that their bodies are changing so that when they are fully grown up they will be able to have babies.
The gory details of baby-making, STDs, contraception, etc. should still be reserved until the teenage years. We don't need to scare the little ones, but reassure them.
What tent should I buy?
MamaB
Looking to buy a tent. In addition to myself and my husband we have two boys, ages 5 and 7, and a baby girl, age 15 months. I know I want a big "family" tent, with a screen porch. I have narrowed it down to 3, after researching on line. The price difference is big. One is only $150.00 and one is almost $400.00. Are certain brands better than others? What features should I look for? Thanks!
Answer
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___21597
Coleman WeatherMaster 6 w/Screenroom - 17x9 - 6 Person Tent
$239.99
The Coleman 1 Room WeatherMaster 6 with attached Screenroom tent can sleep up to 6 campers. The tent is easy to set up and with a large sleeping room for your gear and a generous screenroom for the ultimate in relaxing times this could be the tent your family is looking for. A combination of steel and fiberglass poles provide a very secure and stable frame for the latest and greatest version of the famed WeatherMaster series of tents. The waterproof instructions are sewn to the bag for your convenience. The big wide hinged door is so simple and easy to use that it's almost like being at home. Great ventilation is provided by 5 windows and a mesh ceiling. The rugged poly floor will never let you down and the taped fly seams will keep water outside where it belongs. The screenroom offers a nice place for the kids to play or a great place to relax after the kids have gone to bed. This is a another great tent from Coleman for the whole family for either a short or extended trip.
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___21597
Coleman WeatherMaster 6 w/Screenroom - 17x9 - 6 Person Tent
$239.99
The Coleman 1 Room WeatherMaster 6 with attached Screenroom tent can sleep up to 6 campers. The tent is easy to set up and with a large sleeping room for your gear and a generous screenroom for the ultimate in relaxing times this could be the tent your family is looking for. A combination of steel and fiberglass poles provide a very secure and stable frame for the latest and greatest version of the famed WeatherMaster series of tents. The waterproof instructions are sewn to the bag for your convenience. The big wide hinged door is so simple and easy to use that it's almost like being at home. Great ventilation is provided by 5 windows and a mesh ceiling. The rugged poly floor will never let you down and the taped fly seams will keep water outside where it belongs. The screenroom offers a nice place for the kids to play or a great place to relax after the kids have gone to bed. This is a another great tent from Coleman for the whole family for either a short or extended trip.
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