The dangers of silencing teen sexuality

Currently, Teenagers have a lot of information about sexuality. However, many times that information It is not effective and it is evidenced in a net contradiction between the knowledge they have and the behaviors they develop.

The reasons for this contradiction are varied, but one that stands out is The lack of legitimation of the issue by the familywhich is always the socializing agent par excellence, which is why it is recommended and healthy that parents could communicate openly and frankly with their children on the subject, to deactivate myths or faults.

But this is not always possible for shame, discomfort or taboos of the parents themselves, experiences that children also share. It is common then that knowledge is not expressed freely and Sexuality – although private – tends to be hidden and sexual activity is furtive, precipitated or with relative frequency allowed by the adolescent only under the effect of alcohol or substance consumption.

This can be aggravated if the school does not provide adequate sex education and is only limited to the teaching of anatomy, physiology or contraceptive methods.

Information with education is thus confused. Many times teachers have not been properly formed and instructed in this regard. Even some health professionals who serve public or adolescents often silence this theme.

Adults are usually disoriented in the face of sexual theme.

Today the beginning of sexual relations is between 12/14 years.

Society shows contradictions: on the one hand, there is a Frank content release through media or social networks and, on the other, a frequent deafenor silence by adults -Padres, educators, professionals- who are usually disoriented or paralyzed regarding a theme that is central to the adolescent.

And with him the importance of knowing that At that age the consciousness of risk is loweromnipotence is greater, the pressure of the very marked peer group and the desire and the need for experimentation very powerful.

Every human being is born with a psychobiological endowment that requires complex learning processes to acquire a healthy configuration in the individual’s future life.

Develop the ability to feel, enjoy, enjoy the placeR; Allowing to recreate in body sensations and erotic sensations can be a conjunction that allows the adequate development of the adolescent mind.

Psychological processes are always related to sociocultural interaction, which is why the structuring of the Sexual identity requires necessary training factors (emotional, cognitive, social and cultural influences) that will finally be expressed as norms and expectations, own and before third parties.

“Sex” and “sexuality” generate different ideas: Some think of a sexual relationship, some of gender experiences; Others, in the love of a couple, each emphasizing aspects that translate their own fantasies and their experiences.

It can be so Evidence shame or guiltif adolescent sexual practices break the norms that govern social precepts, many already inappropriate.