This is far from the truth: young people have responsible attitudes with regard to their sexual behaviour despite the limited input some get on sex and relationship education at home and at school.
The book is divided into 10 manageable chapters dealing with issues thrown up by the teenage years. They give an overview of the developmental stages of a young person's life and the factors that influence them. For instance, chapter two addresses how young people can boost their self-esteem and confidence, while the next chapter focuses on legal issues such as legislation, child protection, confidentiality and homosexuality.
Chapter four highlights the issue of teenage pregnancy and explores how variables such as poverty, education and sex education influence young people's behaviour. Methods of contraception are covered in chapter five with clear information and the use of diagrams to illustrate the methods.
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