Adolescents need education on sexuality and healthy relationships with their partners. To address this issue, a school in Quaregnon organized discussion workshops for their fifth-year students. These workshops aimed to raise awareness about risky behaviors that students may encounter.
Valérie Lecompt, the family planning coordinator for The Happy Family of Mons, noted that nude videos and photos are common in many schools, and some young girls feel pressured by their partners to engage in sexual practices.
These workshops are designed to encourage open conversation among students about topics such as consent, domestic violence, and gender issues. Through games and interactive activities, students can feel more comfortable discussing these difficult subjects, which they may not feel comfortable talking about with their parents.
How to educate adolescents about sexuality? How can they be taught to maintain healthy relationships with their partners? A school in Quaregnon offered its fifth-year students discussion workshops around these themes. A way to make them aware of the risky behaviors they encounter.
“In a lot of schools, even in all schools, we are confronted with situations of naked videos or photosexplains Valérie Lecompt, family planning coordinator The happy family of Mons. It is not uncommon to also hear young girls who say that they feel forced by their partner to have sexual practices.“
Young people in 5th grade talk about consent, domestic violence, or even gender issues. Thanks to the games, the workshops try to promote the freedom of speech around subjects that they do not always dare to broach with the parents.
In today’s society, it is crucial to educate adolescents about sexuality and healthy relationships with their partners. The workshops offered by the school in Quaregnon serve as a shining example of how we can make our younger generation aware of the dangers and risks they may encounter. By discussing consent, domestic violence, and gender issues, as well as through fun games and activities, we can break the silence and promote open discussions around sensitive topics. It is essential to continue creating safe spaces where young people can express themselves, learn, and grow, as they navigate their way through the ups and downs of adolescence.