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7.ICR.2
Essential Standard-
Remember abstinence from sexual intercourse as a positive choice for young people.
Clarifying Objective-
Explain the effects of culture, media, and family values on decisions related to becoming or remaining abstinent.
What's Expected?
Work on the assignment individually and quietly reflect on what your parents, guardians, and other adults in your lives expect of you.
Sex and TV Quiz
Number your papers from 1 - 11 and answer either multiple choice or true/false
Abstinence is a personal Choice. It is a decision that everyone must make independently. However, there are many factors that could influence our choices. There messages come from a variety of sources including culture, media, and family members. Young people are bombarded with messages about sexual choices. Media could influence abstinence decisions by showing images attempting to sell sex.
These images portray sexy people or ideas in order to sell a product that may or may not actually be related to the scene depicted. The media is responsible for "mixed messages" that may be confusing to preteens and teens. Sexual images are used to sell products and ofter give the impression that sex is fun, everyone is doing it, and there are no negative consequences. This is a distortion of reality. Often very young looking models are sexualized and pose in positions and clothing that is not appropriate for their age. Being skeptical of advertising images is a healthy response.
Although you will always need your parents, you are moving through adolescence, defined as the transition between childhood and adulthood. Parents typically allow you to be more independent and expect you to become more responsible. At some point, you must make your own decisions and assume responsibility for your actions.
One of the decisions a young peson faces is the issue of sexual pressures and risk taking.
Parents and guardians cannot be with their children 24/7. When young people areaway from adults, they are asked to behave in ways which are consistent with the guidance they have been given. A good question to ask is, "Would my family approve of this behavior?" Recognizing that parents and guardians want the best for us and have our well-being in mind, is one of the important steps in becoming a responsible adult who is ready to make healthy decisions.
Sticky Notes -
G - ages 5-12
Y - ages 13-17
P - ages 18-adult
Processing Questions:
As a group complete one form in GC.
Make sure all of your group members names on listed!!!
GOAL!
Consider this statement:
"The most important job of being a parent is to teach your children to be independent and productive adults."
Family
Families have a great deal of influence on our choice to become or remain abstinent. We tend to share similar values among our families. How a family member or group of family members feel could be an important factor in an abstinence decision.
Communities
Within American communities, a variety of cultural attitudes exist. Members of some cultures have an expectation that youth will remain abstinent until marriage or at least until older. Most cultures support the expectation of responsibility: that youth will take responsibility for their actions. Cultures all have varied opinions on abstinence. Being a part of this culture means these ideas are constantly brought up around us.
"Do You Recall"
Rhase
Group Activity -
Divided into 6 groups
Each group is assigned a colored marker and sticky notes
Review your charts after the carousel
Statement Objective
Today we are going to look at our values on abstinence. Many factors such as media, culture and our families influence our values. We will focus on how families and caregivers influence one's decisions about abstinence from sexual activity. After today you are going to be able to analyze these influences and be able to recognize their impact on your values and beliefs.