Book Review
Short Summary
If you want to talk to your kids about sex in a factual, inclusive, and non-judgmental manner, ‘Sex is a Funny Word’ keeps the conversation open and positive.
What This Book Is About
Sex is a Funny Word is a comic book that teaches kids aged 7 and above about different topics relating to sex. Some of the topics it covers are:
- What sex is
- Respecting, privacy and safety
- Consent and boundaries especially in terms of sexual conversations, nudity, masturbation and touch
- Gender identity and gender roles
- Body parts and their roles
- The word sexy and what it means
- Body safety and how to protect oneself from unwanted touches and abuse
- Having crushes and falling in love
- LGBTQ and transgender
Reflection and Comments
If there’s a book that embraces an open-minded and respectful discussion about sex, it’s this book.
‘Sex is a Funny Word’ by Cory Silverberg and Fiona Smyth is a book that talks about sex and sexuality in a completely inclusive way. It doesn’t just talk about what sex is – it also considers sex from different perspectives, embracing diversity and inclusivity. It is very respectful of cultural values and family perspectives, encouraging conversations between children and their parents/carers.
This book is in comic book form – something that readers of this age will not be able to resist. The illustrations are bright and engaging, with a use of colour that represents different types of people.
The book encourages readers to think and draw conclusions for themselves.
This book is a resource for parents who want to raise kids who are not mindful of stereotypes and will embrace their peers without judgment.
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