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Over the next couple of weeks, we will be sharing "10 Tips to remember about children and adolescents’ sexual development and behaviors". 
 
“Children are like sponges. They absorb the behavior, values, attitudes, and feelings of those around them. The youth who have learned these behaviors, attitudes, and feelings can learn new, more beneficial behaviors". - Toni Cavanaugh Johnson (2009)
 
We hope you will share and be inspired to learn more!
Tip 1. Sexual development starts in infancy and continues throughout childhood. 
 
Don’t wait until children are 15 to talk about sex education. Children are experiencing sexual development from birth, and development goes beyond body parts. Sexual development includes children’s understanding of their own bodies, relationships to others, boundaries, and consent. Conversations with young children can provide developmentally appropriate education on body parts and what’s okay and not okay, and conversations can advance as children develop.   
 
For more information, see https://www.ncsby.org/children#Childhood-Sexual-Development
and 
Tip 2. Most children are curious about the world including their own and others’ bodies.
Children learn through all senses: listening, watching, smelling, and touching. Preschool aged children learn about all of their behaviors by watching the people around them and imitating them. They are also curious about bodies and how other people’s bodies are the same or different. This may mean that they play “doctor” or “house” with similar-aged friends. As they get older, children and adolescents will continue to have typical sexual behaviors, although they learn to keep the behavior more private.
Click the link to learn more:
Tip 3. Sex play can occur among same-age children
 
Sex play, like “playing doctor” is typically exploratory, happens between children of similar developmental abilities who know one another, is mutual, and isn’t accompanied by negative feelings. It’s fairly common among children, and children playing this way are generally just being curious. Education about bodies, differences in bodies, and boundaries help children learn healthy behaviors.
 
Visit our site or click the link to learn more: https://www.ncsby.org/sites/default/files/2024-02/sexual_development_and_behavior_in_children.pdf or the American Academy of Pediatrics at https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/news-releases/health--safety-tips/10-tips-for-parents-to-teach-children-about-body-safety-and-boundaries

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Tip 4. Sexual knowledge and behavior are influenced by culture, media, and their peers
 
Sexual content is more widely available in media than ever before, like on television shows and in music. Children’s behaviors will be shaped by what they see and hear from their families, their friends, and their broader communities. It’s important that caregivers talk with children about what they see and hear, so kids can have a better understanding of what’s okay and not okay for children to do. Older children and adolescents may also face legal trouble for engaging in online sexual behaviors, so guidance and supervision are important to avoid police or court intervention.
 
Clink these links to learn more
https://digitalbirdsandbees.com/
or
https://www.internetmatters.org/x
Tip 5. Children with developmental disabilities and medical conditions also benefit from knowledge and sex education regarding sexual development
 
Their abilities and conditions are part of them, but it’s not all of their identity. It is important to understand that ALL youth receive developmentally appropriate sex education and support.
 
Click on “Sex Education and Developmental Disabilities” on our website for more resources
 
Visit the links here!
https://www.ncsby.org/resource-and-education or see https://www.navigatelifetexas.org/en/family-support/puberty-and-sexuality 
Tip 6. Sexual behavior of children ranges from typical to problematic.
 
Many sexual behaviors throughout childhood may be typical (like sexual play). Sexual behaviors become problematic when:
 
🤓 It happens a lot, not just occasionally, or becomes preoccupying to the child.
🤓 It happens between children of widely varying ages or developmental levels.
🤓 It is associated with strong, upset feelings from child involved.
🤓 It causes harm or has the potential to cause harm to any child.
🤓 It doesn’t respond to typical parenting discipline strategies.
🤓 It involves coercion, force, or aggression of any kind.
🤓 It involves using technology to coerce peers to do sexual behaviors.
 
Visit our site:
https://www.ncsby.org/children#defining-problematic
and
https://www.ncsby.org/adolescents#typical-sexual-problem
for more information on problematic sexual behavior. 
Tip 7. If sexual behavior does not respond to parental intervention, it may be time to seek additional support.
 
Most typical sexual behaviors still require parental or caregiver intervention. If a child’s sexual behavior escalates despite adult efforts to educate and prevent problematic behaviors, caregivers may consider speaking with a professional to help them address the behaviors.
 
Visit these links for a list of providers nationwide.
For teens: https://www.ncsby.org/adolescents#Connect-to-Treatment
For children: https://www.ncsby.org/children#connection-to

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Tip 8. Sexual behavior that includes use of force, coercion, or aggression are highly concerning. Professional support is needed.
 
Force, coercion, and aggression are not common in most problematic sexual behaviors, but it can occur. It is always concerning, and parents should reach out for support from area providers.
 
Visit these link to learn more and find help
💯 https://www.ncsby.org/adolescents#what-can-parents-do
💯 https://www.ncsby.org/children#find-the-treatment
💯 https://www.ncsby.org/taking-care-of-you
 
Tip 9. Children of all genders can have problematic sexual behavior.
 
In early childhood, children of all genders demonstrate problematic sexual behaviors. As teens, youths with problematic sexual behavior are more likely to be boys than other genders, though not exclusively.
 
Click the link for more information:
https://www.ncsby.org/adolescents#common-concerns-adol
 
Tip 10. Treatment can help prevent future problematic sexual behavior.
 
Mental Health Treatments have been found to reduce and eliminate problematic sexual behaviors in preschoolers, school-age children, and adolescents . Caregiver involvement is critical to the success of treatment to help families heal.
 
Visit our site for more information:
https://www.ncsby.org/sites/default/files/2024-02/2019_PPB_Newsletter_V1N1_-_English__rev_.pdf
or
https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NCSBY/b729af67-75a0-4731-b90d-496bb09f4ead/UploadedImages/youth-board-fly_V1_no_background.pdf. 
Regardless of a child’s sexual behavior – typical, problematic, or illegal – at NCSBY we want to support efforts to remember that they are all children first.
 
We hope you were inspired to learn more from our "10 Tips to Remember about Children and Adolescents' Sexual Development and Behaviors"
 
“Children are like sponges. They absorb the behavior, values, attitudes, and feelings of those around them. The youth who have learned these behaviors, attitudes, and feelings can learn new, more beneficial behaviors. It’s crucial to remember that these worrisome sexual behaviors are just developing. No deeply rooted patterns have been set. And children change rapidly as they grow up. They are malleable and can absorb healthy attitudes, behaviors, and feelings about sex and sexuality. Providing a sexually healthy and safe environment is essential for their future development. With treatment and community-based supervision and monitoring, recidivism can be reduced, victims can heal, and parents/caregivers can be empowered to help continue this shift toward health and wholeness, working on the front lines with their children and families.” Toni Cavanaugh Johnson (2009)
 
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