In boys, puberty typically begins between the ages of 9 and 14. The primary male hormone is testosterone.
Physical Changes:
Hygiene & Health:
Respect and Consent: A core tenet of 1991 sexual education is the concept of mutual respect. "No" means "no." Understanding boundaries is essential. Boys and girls are taught that they are responsible for their own actions and must respect the physical autonomy of others.
Sexual Abuse Awareness: Students are taught the difference between "good touch" and "bad touch." They are encouraged to report any inappropriate behavior from adults or peers to a trusted guardian, teacher, or counselor.
After the separated sessions, the "exclusive" 1991 program brought boys and girls together for a single, anxiety-ridden 45-minute session. Here is what was taught:
Navigating puberty can be challenging, but with the right information and support, boys and girls can transition into adolescence with confidence and a healthy understanding of their bodies.
Here is the exclusive element that made 1991 the best year for sexual education: The Co-ed Q&A.
After two separate sessions, boys and girls were brought into the same room. Why? To destroy the mythology of the opposite sex.
In a 1991 classroom, this is what joint learning looked like:
Exclusive insight from a retired 1991 health educator, Mrs. Patricia Holloway:
"The magic of '91 was that we stopped talking at them and started talking to them. We told the boys that girls aren't aliens, and we told the girls that boys aren't monsters. We gave them the vocabulary to say, 'I’m scared' or 'Is this normal?' That was the best gift."
In boys, puberty typically begins between the ages of 9 and 14. The primary male hormone is testosterone.
Physical Changes:
Hygiene & Health:
Respect and Consent: A core tenet of 1991 sexual education is the concept of mutual respect. "No" means "no." Understanding boundaries is essential. Boys and girls are taught that they are responsible for their own actions and must respect the physical autonomy of others. In boys, puberty typically begins between the ages
Sexual Abuse Awareness: Students are taught the difference between "good touch" and "bad touch." They are encouraged to report any inappropriate behavior from adults or peers to a trusted guardian, teacher, or counselor.
After the separated sessions, the "exclusive" 1991 program brought boys and girls together for a single, anxiety-ridden 45-minute session. Here is what was taught:
Navigating puberty can be challenging, but with the right information and support, boys and girls can transition into adolescence with confidence and a healthy understanding of their bodies. Hygiene & Health: Respect and Consent: A core
Here is the exclusive element that made 1991 the best year for sexual education: The Co-ed Q&A.
After two separate sessions, boys and girls were brought into the same room. Why? To destroy the mythology of the opposite sex.
In a 1991 classroom, this is what joint learning looked like: After the separated sessions, the "exclusive" 1991 program
Exclusive insight from a retired 1991 health educator, Mrs. Patricia Holloway:
"The magic of '91 was that we stopped talking at them and started talking to them. We told the boys that girls aren't aliens, and we told the girls that boys aren't monsters. We gave them the vocabulary to say, 'I’m scared' or 'Is this normal?' That was the best gift."