For Goodness Sex: Changing the Way We Talk to Teens About Sexuality, Values, and Health
by Al Vernacchio
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"A progressive, effective, and responsible approach to sex education for parents and teens that challenges traditional teaching models and instead embraces 21st century realities by promoting healthy sexuality, values, and body image in young people.Sex education today generally falls into one of two categories: abstinence-only or abstinence-based education--both of which tend to withhold important, factual information and leave young adults ill-equipped to make safe decisions. Al show more Vernacchio, a high school sexuality educator who holds a Master's degree in Human Sexuality from the University of Pennsylvania, has created a new category: sex-positive education. In For Goodness Sex, he refutes the "disaster prevention" model of sex ed, offering a progressive and realistic approach: Sexuality is a natural part of life, and healthy sexuality can only develop from a sex-positive, affirming appreciation.Curious yet fearful of being judged, young people turn to peers, the Internet, and the media, where they receive problematic messages about sex: boys are studs, girls are sluts; real sex should be like porn; hookups are better than relationships. Without a broader understanding to offset these damaging perceptions, teenagers are dangerously unprepared intellectually and emotionally to grow and develop as sexual beings. For Goodness Sex offers the tools and insights adults need to talk young people and help them develop healthy values and safe habits. With real-life examples from the classroom, exercises and quizzes, and a wealth of sample discussions and crucial information, Vernacchio offers a guide to sex education for the twenty-first century"-- "A progressive approach to sexuality education that challenges commonly-held beliefs about how we talk to young people about sex and offers a controversial yet proven alternative to the standard conversations taking place in schools and homes across America"-- show lessTags
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This is quite a good--and awfully sweet & affirming--book on sex ed for adolescents at home and in (a progressive private) school. It's a quick read. The core idea, that sexuality is a good thing and also is a *much* bigger concept/experience than part-a-in-slot-b, carries through the more specific bits of the text in thoughtful and useful ways.
I read this as part of a book club on sex ed for parents at my UU church; it's deeply resonant with the OWL curriculum and philosophy.
I read this as part of a book club on sex ed for parents at my UU church; it's deeply resonant with the OWL curriculum and philosophy.
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- Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, Sexuality and Gender Studies, Health & Wellness, Teen
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- 613.9071 — Applied Science & Technology Medicine & health Personal health and Fitness Birth control, reproductive technology, sex hygiene, sexual techniques
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- HQ56 .V46 — Social sciences The family. Marriage, Women and Sexuality The Family. Marriage. Women Sexual life Sex instruction and sexual ethics
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