As part of Project 21: Sexy Chat, the Baden-Württemberg State Media Center “Sexy Chat” worksheet to prepare people for sexual come-ons in networks and give young people options for action.
Youth Sexuality
is an important topic that is often taboo. But especially during puberty , it is very important for young people to come to terms with their sexuality and clarify questions. Sexting is a term that has dominated discussions here for a few years.
An open discussion about sexuality can help young people be more confident and responsible with their bodies. It should therefore be the responsibility of parents and schools to provide information and offer discussions.
This also includes imparting knowledge about protection against unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases. The focus should not only be on girls – boys must also learn to take responsibility.
It is important to point out that any form of sexual violence is absolutely unacceptable. Victims need support and help in coping with what they have experienced.
Overall, the goal must be open communication without prejudices or taboos around the topic of sexuality - so that young people can find their own identity.
Nude photos and porn are now virtually freely available to young people on the Internet. But much of this sexualized media content can unsettle and overwhelm adolescents.
It is therefore all the more important that boys learn to take responsibility at an early age and develop respect for other people, especially women. They should understand that they are responsible for their own actions and must face the consequences.
Parents can play a big role in this. You should educate your children and set clear boundaries for them. Schools also have an important role in teaching values such as respect and tolerance as well as preventing sexual violence .
However, a social rethink is also needed: a culture of silence must no longer prevail! Sexual violence must be made public - this is the only way things can change. We must all work to ensure that girls and women can live free from fear - without harassment or assault.
Boys shouldn't be labeled as potential perpetrators - it's more about teaching them what is right. If we pull together, we will hopefully soon be able to sustainably change the consciousness of our society - so that every person is treated with respect.
Let's talk about porn! – klicksafe material for educational professionals
The klicksafe material was developed in collaboration with pro familia Bayern and the Baden-Württemberg State Media Center background information for teachers and specialists as well as concrete modules for teaching and youth work .
It is important that we as a society take an active stand against harassment and assault. It should not be the case that people are discriminated against and made to feel uncomfortable because of their gender or sexuality. We all have a responsibility to ensure that those around us are treated with respect.
However, we must not forget to include boys in the discussion. They shouldn't be labeled as potential perpetrators across the board - it's more about teaching them what is right! This is the only way we can create a culture of respect in the long term.
The klicksafe material Sexy Chat offers valuable support for teachers and specialists as well as youth workers . The background information helps to understand the topic better while concrete modules can enrich the lessons.
If each of us does our part, we can hopefully soon create a world in which no one has to fear harassment or attacks anymore.
The booklet is divided into four building blocks:
- Life during puberty
- Ideals of beauty in our society
- Pornography on the Internet
- Sexualized communication.
The offering also includes practical materials and methodological suggestions, for example on how young people can learn to deal with the pressure created by the media to supposedly be physically attractive and “sexy”. Click here to go directly to the material information and download on klicksafe .
