| Sex and Sensibility: The Thinking Parent's Guide to Talking Sense about Sex Contributor(s): Roffman, Deborah (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738205206 ISBN-13: 9780738205205 Publisher: Da Capo Press OUR PRICE: $20.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2001 Annotation: With a rare directness and clarity about sex and reproduction, sexual values, and cultural influences on sexuality, Deborah Roffman challenges and teaches readers how to develop a blueprint for opening the lines of communication with children of all ages. Sex and Sensibility introduces the five core parenting skills that parents need to confidently interpret and comfortably respond to virtually any question a child might pose or any situation that arises. Powerfully instructive and thought provoking, it should be required reading for parents; it will inspire honest talk about sex and sexuality, helping all of us be better parents for the effort. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Life Stages - Adolescence - Family & Relationships | Parenting - General |
| Dewey: 649.65 |
| Physical Information: 0.95" H x 6.04" W x 9.16" (1.05 lbs) 352 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: How young is too young to talk with children about sex and reproduction? Are we clear as adults about the meaning of the words sex and sexuality, or gender and sexual orientation? Do we know what we want our children to think and value about sexuality, and how to combat unhealthy cultural influences?With a rare directness and clarity about these profoundly important issues, nationally recognized sexuality educator Deborah Roffman challenges and teaches readers to develop a blueprint for opening the lines of communication with children of all ages. Raising sexually healthy children requires that we master what Roffman identifies as five core parenting skills: we must affirm our children's emerging sexuality; provide accurate sexual information; demonstrate the connection between values and action; set safe and healthy limits; and provide constant and effective anticipatory guidance. Powerfully instructive on how to talk in ways that will be meaningful to kids, Sex and Sensibility will help parents confidently interpret and comfortably respond to virtually any question a child might pose or any situation that arises. |