The Sex Education Forum (SEF) knows children value talking openly with parents and carers about sex and relationships. One young person said in a 2008 SEF survey: "I can always ask my parents anything, they are happy to tell me and talk through stuff." But the reverse is also true: "Most parents don't know how to bring the topic up without their children running in disgust. As this is ultimately avoided, children may not know any facts and learn from friends."
This is why an entitlement to sex and relationships education (SRE) through statutory personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education is so crucial - to ensure every child gets the information they need to stay safe and be healthy.
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