From the following questions, Answer the One Single Question which interests you the most, to the best of your ability. I suggest completing these BEFORE you read the weekly readings. Remember: there are no wrong answers, but there are short and not well thought out answers. You may type your answers here or write them in WORD (I do not accept other formats) and attach the file. I recommend a WORD file.
In addition to the Grading Rubric - Please remember to only answer 1 single question as per the above instructions.
Grading - Reminder to review the Grading Policy document in the Module/Course Information area.
Reminder that all Personal opinions about Medical/Scientific topics, need to be substantiated with Peer-Reviewed studies (Links to an external site.) (including specific web url references, not including the textbook or lecture notes).
Would a better understanding of the changes you went through during puberty have made puberty a better experience for you?
How would you feel if you found your 5 year-old child masturbating?
How do you feel about the thought of your parents having sex? your grandparents?
Do you intend to stop having sexual relations after you have a child? Or have you stopped since you became a parent? Why or why not? When do YOU intend to stop having sexual relations? (what age) Why?
Do you believe that it is okay for consenting adults to engage in any sexual behavior in private as long as it does not cause physical and/or emotional injury and does not interfere with normal social and occupational activities? Why or why not?
Where should a person have sex and what sexual positions are acceptable?
How would you feel if you found out your partner continued to masturbate on a regular basis? Why?
What kinds of pressure to engage in sex have you experienced (from dates, friends, the media, etc.)? Have you ever engaged in sex because of pressure (to please a boyfriend or girlfriend, to feel older, to be “like everyone else,” etc.)? How have you dealt with the pressure? How could you deal better with the pressure?
Have you ever engaged in a sexual behavior that you did not wish to engage in (i.e. a new position, or trying something like oral or anal sex)? Did you change your mind about that behavior after trying it?
Do you believe it is sinful for a married man and woman to engage in any sexual behaviors? Why or why not?
Do you plan to educate your children about sexuality? If so, how? When will you begin?
When should you teach children words like penis and vagina?
How do you suppose you would react if:
Your 5-year-old child asked you where babies came from?
Your 9-year-old child asked you what sex is?
Your 10-year-old child asked you what "French kissing" is?
Your 12-year-old son came home from school saying he had to watch a gross movie about girls having their period?
Your 15-year-old son asked you about birth control?
Your 15-year-old daughter asked you about birth control?
Would your reactions to any of the situations in the last few questions discourage your child from coming to you in the future and talking to you about sex?
How will you know you have been successful at teaching your child about sexuality?
Are you a sexually healthy person? Explain.