2011 Volume 53 Issue 2 Pages 158-163
The objectives of this study were to identify experiences of children and their parents who attended a sex education class, to review the past activities and to examine future programs. Participants were 138 children and 69 parents who participated in the class from three primary schools in Tokyo. We conducted content analysis through an anonymous self-report questionnaire after the class. As for the results, children reported “recognition of the value of life," “recognition of the inter-connectedness in life," “interest in birth of a life and questions arising from it," and “expansion of interaction with others through class participation," while their parents reported “recognition of their role in conveying the meaning of life to children," “renewed recognition of the connectedness of children and parents," and “shared time with children". These findings suggest the importance of the timing and frequency of class evaluations. Also, the current activities will be further improved through collaboration among schools, communities and families.
