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This paper describes a unique, 2-day experiential program in sex education for adolescents and their families. The program is adapted from a similar teaching program for medical students and is a highly focused, intense emotional experience wherein participants are presented, via a multimedia approach, with a planned sequence of explicit sexual material on all areas of human sexuality. During the program, six small group sessions with family members in separate groups enable participants to share impressions and examine anxieties aroused by the presentations. The entire process is monitored by evaluative instruments and questionnaires. Results of the data support the hypothesis that communication is possible between generations, and assists rather than inhibits the development of an adult identity.The University of Minnesota runs a Human Sexuality Seminar Program which incorporates 2 days of highly focused, emotional sex education through multimedia presentations and small group discussions. Background on adolescent sexuality is presented. A history of the development of the sexuality program is outlined. A specific instance where the seminar was run for adolescents and their families is described. Reactions of the group are summarized, including a complete analysis of the open-ended questionnaire evaluation by participants. Results of the seminar indicate that cross-generational communication is possible and helpful. |
