Reproductive health and gender are sensitive yet crucial issues for middle school students. However, not all parents have the time, skills, and correct attitude to effectively guide their children on these matters. This can lead to negative consequences for their health, mental well-being, and social integration. Therefore, proper and practical education on reproductive health and gender is essential.
VSchool is among the pioneers in implementing reproductive health and gender education programs for students. This program is designed based on scientific methods, practicality, and relevance to the students’ age and needs.
Nevertheless, the role of parents in educating their children about reproductive health and gender remains vital and irreplaceable. Parents exert the most significant influence on their children’s development and personality formation. Moreover, parents can provide their children with the best information, advice, and support regarding reproductive health and gender.
To educate your child properly about reproductive health and gender, parents should follow these steps:
Understanding Reproductive Health and Gender with Your Child
Parents need to create a safe and comfortable space for their child to express themselves and explore topics related to reproductive health and gender.
During discussions, parents should respect their child’s viewpoints and emotions, listen attentively, and understand them.Additionally, parents should demonstrate care and affection for their child, not just materially but also emotionally.
Establishing a Trusting and Friendly Relationship with Your Child
Parents need to create a safe and comfortable space for their child to express themselves and explore topics related to reproductive health and gender. During discussions, parents should respect their child’s viewpoints and emotions, listen attentively, and understand them.Additionally, parents should demonstrate care and affection for their child, not just materially but also emotionally.
Talking to Your Child about Reproductive Health and Gender
Parents should initiate and regularly engage in discussions with their child about reproductive health and gender, not only when issues arise but also during appropriate opportunities such as while watching movies, reading books, or traveling. Parents should always use language appropriate to their child’s age and level of understanding, avoiding overly technical or vulgar terms.
Through these conversations, parents can provide their child with complete, clear, and honest information about reproductive health and gender, avoiding evasion or falsehoods. Importantly, parents should encourage their child to ask questions and answer them sincerely and patiently.
Guiding Your Child’s Development of Life Skills and Social Relationships
Alongside imparting knowledge, parents should help their child develop essential life skills and social relationships necessary to protect and express their reproductive health and gender, such as communication skills, decision-making, conflict resolution, and coping with pressures. Parents should support their child in building healthy, respectful, and safe relationships with themselves, family, friends, and the community.
To educate their child properly about reproductive health and gender, parents should collaborate with relevant parties such as schools, healthcare professionals, and the community. Parents can participate in reproductive health and gender education activities organized by VSchool Middle School, such as seminars, discussions, and visits. Lastly, parents should seek psychological counseling when needed, especially when facing challenges in educating their child about reproductive health and gender or when their child experiences psychological issues related to these topics.
Parents play the most crucial role in educating their child about reproductive health and gender. By following these steps, parents can help their child achieve good reproductive health, strong mental resilience, and a happy life.
If parents want more information about the teaching programs and methods of VSchool Middle School, they can visit or contact us via phone or our website:
- Address: No. 1, Street No. 1, An Lac A Ward, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City
- Phone number: 0976 898 726
- Website: https://vschoolsg.vn/