UNESCO Concept Name

1.1 Families

UNESCO Age

15-18+ years

Learning Objective Key Idea

Key idea: Sexual relationships and health issues can affect family relationships

Learners will be able to:

▶ ▶  assess how family members’ roles and relationships may change when a family member discloses sensitive information (eg. HIV-positive status; becomes pregnant; gets married; refuses an arranged marriage; has experienced sexual abuse; or is in a happy sexual relationship) (knowledge);

▶ ▶reflect on how their roles and relationships may change when they disclose or share information related to sexual relationships or health (skill).

Key idea: There are support systems that young people and family members can turn to when faced with challenges related to sharing or disclosure of information related to sexual relationships and health issues

Learners will be able to:

▶ ▶ describe how siblings, parents/guardians or extended family can provide support to a young person who discloses or shares information related to sexual relationships or health (knowledge);

▶ ▶acknowledge that families can overcome challenges when they support one another with mutual respect (attitudinal);

▶ ▶access valid and reliable community resources to support themselves or a family member needing assistance (skill).

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