Bringing Sex Ed Back Into the Home, With Kristen Miele
May 18, 2023
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Kristen Miele, founder of Sex Ed Reclaimed, discusses problems with sexual education, challenges of talking about sex with different ages, how proper sex ed can prevent porn addiction, and how parents/ministry leaders can use Sex Ed Reclaimed to communicate God's design for sex.
Open and honest conversations about sex should start at a young age, teaching children about body parts, boundaries, and respect.
Parents should utilize everyday opportunities to spark conversations and foster open dialogue with their children about media, relationships, and sexuality.
Deep dives
Talking to Kids About Sex
Kristin Mayalay, a sex educator with 13 years of experience, discusses the importance of parents having open and honest conversations with their children about sex. She emphasizes that sex education should start at a young age, teaching children about body parts, boundaries, and respect. Kristin's curriculum, Sex Ed Reclaimed, offers age-appropriate videos and resources for parents to facilitate these discussions.
The Impact of Technology
Kristin highlights how technology has expedited the need for early conversations about sex. With the accessibility of explicit content online, children as young as 10 or 11 are being exposed to pornography. Kristin suggests that parents ask open-ended questions to understand their child's exposure and address any concerns.
Being Intentional as Parents
Kristin encourages parents to be intentional in their sex education by utilizing everyday opportunities to spark conversations. By asking questions and being curious about their child's thoughts on media, relationships, and sexuality, parents can foster open dialogue and create a safe space for discussing challenging topics.
The Relevance of Sex Ed Reclaimed
Sex Ed Reclaimed is a comprehensive curriculum designed by Kristin for parents, youth groups, and schools to facilitate age-appropriate and truth-filled sex education. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, from body safety for young children to pornography addiction and LGBTQ+ issues for teenagers. Parents have access to all the content and can guide the discussions based on their children's needs and maturity levels.