Book Review
Short Summary
‘No Shame’ was written by Dr. Lea Lis to help parents lay down a foundation for their children so that they can make mature emotional and sexual decisions in the future. These conversations can be done through meaningful conversations that promote openness in a shame free non-judgemental environment.
What This Book Is About
The book is a clear and practical manual for parents with techniques and tips to help you have conversations with your child at different stages of development. The author uses relevant data and actual findings from studies dealing with sexual behaviour among teenagers to show parents how critical it is for them to start having these conversations as early as possible.
Some of the topics covered by this book are:
- Understanding boundaries, consent and privacy
- Teaching about bodies through the stages
- Forming healthy relationships
- Gender and sexual identity and expression
- How to help your kids have a good relationship with themselves
- How to help kids deal with rejection and relationship issues
- Parental conflict and step parenting tips
- Questions from children and practical answers
The book promotes a positive and encouraging approach and encourages both children and parents that there is no shame in talking about these issues together.
Reflection and Comments
Shame and fear often stops conversations, open conversations come from a non-judgemental environment. By using this book as a resource, parents can prepare their kids and empower them with the right kind of information so that they can be better prepared to deal with all relationships including with themselves in a sex-positive way.
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