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Growing Up: A Guide to Puberty and Sexual Education for Boys and Girls (1991)

The early 1990s marked a pivotal time in how adults approached the education of young people about their changing bodies. Moving away from the hushed tones and segregated film strips of previous decades, educators and parents in 1991 increasingly recognized that puberty and sexual education were not separate, shameful topics, but essential parts of raising healthy, confident children. This essay provides a useful overview of the core principles and information shared with adolescents during that era, focusing on the shared experiences of boys and girls, the distinct changes each faces, and the foundation of responsible decision-making.

Session 2 — Emotions, Boundaries & Questions Growing Up: A Guide to Puberty and Sexual

The Peer Pressure of 1991

• "Everyone is doing it" is almost always a lie. In 1991, less than 20% of 13-year-olds had had sexual intercourse (CDC data).
• Pressure to kiss, touch, or "go steady" is common. You have the absolute right to say "No" or "I'm not ready."

• Nocturnal emissions ("wet dreams").
• Penile development and testicular growth.
• Erections and ejaculation (non-explicit, clinical tone).