Enumerate and describe any five reasons for introducing sex education to school-going children .

Explanation

The reasons for introducing sex education to school-going children are as follows
(i) At school level, children from age group 12 and above should be conselled for reproductive system, processes and practices and importane and importance of safe and responsibile sex.
(ii) Sex related issues and problems like adolescence changes, menstrual cycle , menstrual problems, unwanted , unsafe abortion, reproductive track infections (STDs) and cancers.
(iii) They should know about body changes during their age and taught about healthy habits including personal cleaniliness and hygiene.
(iv) Students should become part of such education, so that they overcome hesitation and gain confidence to discuss any query with their teacher or parents.
(v) Counselling and awareness regarding reproductive organs, safe and hygienic sexual practies will play an important role to make people reproductively healthy.