Adolescence refers to the stage when an individual's sexual function changes from immaturity to maturity. In biology, it refers to the transition period from immature to mature, that is, the transition period from children to adults. During this period, my personality is mature and I can have children.
It can be seen that adolescence is mainly a stage of physiological maturity, which overlaps with the stages of life divided from psychological or social aspects. In the stage of human growth and development, adolescence accounts for half or even more time.
At present, there is no consistent age range in various countries, which generally refers to 13, 14 ~ 17 and 18 stages. Psychologically, it is also called pre-adolescence, which is equivalent to the middle school stage in pedagogy and is characterized by rapid physical growth. In addition to adolescence, adolescence will last until the age of 25 ~ 30. Because the sexual maturity of men is about one year later than that of women, it can be determined that the puberty age range of men is 14 ~ 18 years old.
1 ~ 2 years too early or too late is normal. Men of this age are usually called boys, while women of the same age are called girls. In adolescence, there are not only obvious physiological changes, but also great psychological changes. And this is also the most important stage for girls, so that they can move from childish to mature.
Sexual values in adolescent education;
Everyone is born with sexual potential and sex is a natural and healthy part of life.
2. Sex has physical, psychological, ethical, social and spiritual levels, and sex expressed by combining these levels completely is healthy.
3. Everyone's sexual orientation and sexual expression may be different, but everyone has his own dignity and value; All forms of gender discrimination, sexual abuse and sexual violence are violations of human rights.
4. Family should be the first school for children to learn sexual knowledge, and parents should be the first and main teachers of children's sex education; Parents have the obligation to help their children accept the mainstream values of society and regard values as an important part of their healthy growth.
Any sexual behavior has consequences, so everyone has the right and obligation to make highly responsible choices for themselves and others in sexual behavior.
6. Encourage children to discuss sexual issues with their parents, teachers or other reliable adults, which is very beneficial to individuals, families, schools and society.
7. It is necessary to clearly tell teenagers that it is risky to get involved in sexual relations before maturity; Teenage pregnancy and abortion can harm health; Being infected with AIDS will ruin your life; The most effective way to stay away from AIDS is to lead an honest and clean life and keep loyal to only one sexual partner.
No sexual act should be compulsory or exploitative.
9. Teenagers should be protected by their families and schools, and have the right to obtain scientific and accurate information to prevent pregnancy and diseases, so as to make "informed choices"; Teenagers should also know where to get sexual health counseling and where to seek help in an emergency.