An Educationist and Head Teacher, Claret International School, Abuja, Mis Olukayode Ige has advised parents to engage their children on sex education at home from early years. The expert said that sex education could commence from two years and must be age appropriate. She said that information for certain age group must be transferred appropriately as sexual abuse was becoming rampant and children from the age of two were becoming victims. Sex education has become pertinent due to the rise of sexual abuse among children in the society Ige explained. Children were abused sexually at homes by relatives, in schools by teachers or students, and social gatherings by strangers, hence the needfor children to be abreast with safety rules she said. She added that children need to understand and be aware of their body parts as well as being conscious of their environment and whoever they are with. Parents need to teach their children that their private part...
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