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Let's talk SEX ... and good relationships

Date: 14 April 2008

Who are you talking to about it?

NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) is launching a new campaign today – Let’s talk sex and good relationships – in Norfolk. The campaign aims to get you and your parents/carers talking to each other about sex and relationships.

The NSPCC spoke to a number of young people and parents in Norfolk about sex and relationships.

  • Most young people think it’s their parents’ responsibility to talk to them about sex and relationships.
  • Parents they know that they should be talking to their children but often do not know where to start.
  • Most parents rely on their own knowledge and are not sure where else to go for information.

 Young people want to know, and parents and carers want to help. So let’s get together!

 
As part of the campaign a specially designed poster will be displayed in all sorts of places, including schools, community centres, libraries, leisure facilities and doctor’s surgeries. The poster aims to get you talking to your parents/carers and lists a number of organisations where you can get help or advice on how to begin these crucial conversations. (You can download the poster from the links on the right).

““Some facts you learn from friends are wrong.””

Half the young people the NSPCC spoke to had not had information from their parents on the subject. Friends were a source of information but this was not always helpful – there are a lot of myths about. One young man said: “I got information in the playground but this wasn’t accurate.” Another said: “Some facts you learn from friends are wrong.” It is a worry that many of you are not getting the information you need to behave responsibly and safely when it comes to relationships.

We all know talking about these issues can be difficult and embarrassing but it is easier than you think. One young person said: “You may be embarrassed but you need this information.”

““You may be embarrassed but you need this information.””

It’s alright to get help and information on this subject – help and advice on how to do it is available to you from a variety of sources. For example, ChildLine is a free, confidential helpline for children and young people where they can get talk about any problem. In 2006/07 one in 10 calls to ChildLine were about pregnancy or the facts of life.

 Help and advice on discussing relationships is available from the following organisations: