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'Our children are raping each other' was the head line in the 'Sunday Times' of 18 November 2007. The article stated that "Boys as young as seven in sex attacks" and " 43% of assaults committed by kids". Experts and child abuse activists have warned that sexual abuse at schools is on the increase and this extreme form of bullying in South Africa is out of control.
Shocking trends are emerging. Joan van Niekerk of Childline said a disturbing 43% of sexual crimes reported to the organization's hotline this year were committed by children.
"Inappropriate sexual behaviour could start as early as pre-school." The news paper article referred to the case where "a five-year old girl inserted a foreign object into the vagina of another girl. It was aggressive behaviour, not for sexual gratification." According to Rapcan, an organization fighting child abuse and neglect, 40% of reported rape cases in South Africa were perpetrated by people under 18.
All these disturbing facts are the reality of our times, therefore an empowered parent will equip themselves to prepare and talk to their kids about sexual issues. This talk will equip parents to know how to handle any question or situation regarding sexual issues.
In a world where our children as young as 3 years are bombarded with sexual issues, parents need to be more enlightened about handling sexual issues and questions.
In this two hour talk you will learn:
- Basic principles for sexual education
- Naming of body parts
- How to explain erection, menstruation, pregnancy and birth, sex
- How to handle sexual curiosity, sexual play, self-stimulation
- How to respond to dirty talk
- How to handle difficult questions like what is rape, abortion, AIDS, homosexuality, birth control and circumcision.
This talk is an absolute must for all parents (and teachers) of children aged 3-12 years.
Dates 2011:
- 11 May 2011 (19h00-21h00)
- 15 June 2011 (9h00-11h00)
- 13 July 2011 (19h00-21h00)
- 10 August 2011 (9h00-11h00)
- 14 September 2011 (19h00-21h00)
- 12 October 2011 (9h00-11h00)
- 15 November 2011 (19h00-21h00)
- 14 December 2011 (9h00-11h00)
Early Bird price: If you pay two weeks before the start date of the talk you will only pay R400
Cost: R450
Facilitator: Joanna Kleovoulou (Clinical Psychologist and Director of Bella Vida Centre Bedfordview)
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