The need for comprehensive sexuality education in the face of social networking

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Extract from the article: Comprehensive sexuality education gives young people information about the body, sexual health, relationships and contraception to help them make informed decisions. Specialists in sexual and reproductive health recommend providing this information c

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Comprehensive sexuality education gives young people information about the body, sexual health, relationships and contraception to help them make informed decisions. Specialists in sexual and reproductive health recommend providing this information clearly at home and at school, especially at a time when social networks have a great influence on young people.

Sex education must be given a high priority, especially in a society where social media have taken on a central role in young people's lives. Many obstetrician-gynecologists and SRH specialists emphasize the importance of rigorous sex education for adolescents, pointing out that abstinence may be the best protection against the risks associated with early sex.

However, in order to make abstinence effective, it is essential to provide young people with clear and relevant sex education, not only within the family, but also in schools. It's important not to allow students to learn exclusively from social networks, a space where often erroneous and dangerous information circulates.

Sex education needs to be a collective effort, involving both parents and educators, to ensure that young people have access to reliable knowledge about how their sexual organs work and the repercussions of sexual intercourse, especially when unprotected. It is essential to use contraceptive methods to avoid unwanted pregnancies among sexually active teenagers. The consequences of teenage pregnancy can be serious, both health-wise and socially. Adolescents are often forced to undergo clandestine abortions in precarious conditions, putting their lives at risk.

There are also significant social consequences of unwanted teenage pregnancy. Many students drop out of school due to pregnancy, jeopardizing their future. In some families, pregnancy before marriage is strongly condemned, even causing some teenagers to run away.

To avoid such tragedies, it's vital that parents discuss sexuality with their children, with tact and pedagogy. Well-organized sex education is essential to protect teenagers from the harmful consequences of unprotected sex. It is essential that it empowers young people to make informed and responsible decisions, providing them with accurate information and encouraging them to take care of their health and their future.

Raymond DZAKPATA