The Child is a Sexual being in Relation to Himself and Others
The presence of symptoms and sexual desires for children, from early childhood, was one of the most important controversies raised by Sigmund Freud, the Father of Psychoanalysis, almost a century. Imagine the scandal of such an approach to society of the time! Since then studies on the subject did not stop and now occupies space sex education in many schools and many families.
The child’s sexual identity
The development of human sexuality begins with physical contact, when babies are subjects and cherished. That is natural and necessary occurrence. You should not deprive the baby of body contact. We must recognize the child as a sexual being, in relation to himself and others, in order to build their own sexual identity. Infantile sexuality is one of the doors through which children can develop their personality and their relationships with affectivity.
Sexuality is a natural thing in humans, a function like many others, like eating, walking, reading, studying, etc. And as such, should be a subject matter with ease, honesty, love, and having its own space within the child’s educational process.
Sex education and parents
The roads leading to the knowledge of his own body, your feelings, etc., Are not always the most suitable for children. Today, the interference in this process are learning that the child is, increasingly early age, exposed to a severe manifestations, and often incomprehensible, sexuality. The cult of beauty, fitness and seduction, the media do not distinguish the age of his audience. There is an abuse of the sexual manifestations, where children are indiscriminately exposed. Sexual content can accelerate the manifestations of children in the area of sexuality, considering that they learn by imitating what they see their parents, television, out-doors, erotic dance and fashion clothing, etc. The bad influences and harmful misconceptions granted to the child.
In a general way all that can avoid these bad interference is the family. They are adults, parents, who should play the role of filtering information. You need to create and maintain an open channel of communication with their children, opportunities for discussion and intervention on what is right and what is not, related to all subjects, especially sexuality. It is advisable to monitor closely monitor the environment and children’s activities, to advice when deemed necessary. As far as possible, you should not miss any opportunity to engage in conversation about their concerns, interests, etc..