The young people spoke about their frustration with the inadequateprovision in their schools, which they felt did not meet their needs andleft them unprepared. I was encouraged to see young people expressingtheir views so passionately - but deeply saddened to think that the SexEducation Forum has been hearing these same views for the last 18years.
Throughout this time we have continued to argue that children and youngpeople should have the right to be prepared for growing up and makingchoices about sex and relationships. They should not be expected tonavigate blindly, hoping for the best.
This is especially true now that we live in a society that has becomemuch more liberal about sex. It is vital that we - both as professionalsand parents - move with the times by adapting the way we provideeducation and support on sex and relationships. A quick talk about the"birds and the bees" is not enough.
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