Becoming an Askable Adult

familyOptions for Sexual Health (OPT) offers interactive courses for parents and other adults who want to improve the knowledge and skills they need to be approachable, non-judgmental sources of reliable sexual health information for their children and other young people, and guides who can help them confirm their values, sexual self-image, and decision making abilities as they mature.

 

The following pages summarize the approach we take in helping caregivers become Askable Adults for their children, and potentially others.

  • Why is sexuality education important?
  • Who is an Askable Adult?
  • How did you learn about sexuality?
  • What are your values? Where is your comfort zone?
  • You can be confident in your role as an Askable Adult
  • Initiating the Conversation
  • There are Some Rules
  • Take a test drive

 

Printable PDF copies of this information are also available at the bottom of this page and on the resources for parents page.