Early Sexualization:
A Guide for Parents of Preteen Girls
This animated guide explores seven scenarios inspired by real life situations wherein a pre-teen girl questions a parent or thinks aloud about issues of appearance and sexuality. Be warned: the questions are direct and although you might find the language uncomfortable, this language is common currency in many school yards. We have considered it important to offer parents an understanding of the issues and possible ways of responding to unexpected questions.
To navigate, click on the situation that interests you and once inside the window press START. Three balloons will appear; clicking on each balloon will open a new window containing a suggestion about how to respond and a text explaining the rationale. To exit, press STOP and close the window. An introductory document in PDF format, which also contains references for further reading, accompanies the guide and will be available shortly on line.
Situations:
Provocative clothing and fashion…
Make-up and fashion magazines…
Ultra-thin models and body Image…
Seduction and music videos…
Love and respect…
Sexuality and peer pressure…
Internet safety…
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