Let's talk about sex!
Sex saturates the world our students are growing up in. Everywhere they look (or listen) they can hear all kinds of messages about sexuality, and most of it probably isn't helping them develop a heathly understanding of how their own sexuality fits into God's plan for their lives. In Walter Mueller's book "Youth Culture 101", he cites the latest research from the US Centers for Disease Control concerning teenagers engaging in sexual intercourse. Among High Schoolers in the United States:
34% of ninth graders are sexually active
43% of 10th graders are sexually active
51% of 11th graders are sexually active
63% of 12th graders are sexually active.
For young adults, 80% of College students (students 18 to 24 age) are sexually active.
In Good Sex 2.0, you'll find tools to help you (and parents of teens) involve your students in understanding, enjoying and talking responsibly about their sexuality without lecturing and moralizing. This seven-session program is broken down into the following topics: Sex Messaging, Sexual Identity, Intimacy, Desire, Boundaries, Responsiblity and Do-overs. Recently updated, it includes a DVD, reproducible handouts, scripture references on sexuality. Produced by Youth Specialties, a trusted resource for youth ministry for many years.
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