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A parent unrivalling the intricacies in sex to a child has not been a common and easy practice. Most would rather let the child grow up, find out about sex and solely search for the answers to the numerous questions they encounter during this turbulent stage.
HIV/AIDS has claimed a huge population in Uganda due to this parent-child taboo communication about sex. It has now come to a point in time where parents have realized that without being bold enough to explain sex to their blosoming teens, could like sending their teens to the open jaws of fatal HIV virus.
Now a question arises, how do you talk your child about sex? A roadside survey on kampala's streets shows varying and interesting opinions:
Henry Oriokot, 31, Consultant
Allow the children to tell you whatever they know about sex and be clear about whatever they ask because they become more curious and intent on exploring once they suspect any lies. Tell them to imagine how they would feel if their own daughter was impregnated and could not go back to school due to the shame that comes along. That will get the children thinking and disinterested in early sex attempts.
Imagine if they had a child? I could barely imagine how babies were made at 15!
George's opinion, definately a parent, and more advanced in age is more interesting and greatly reflects how the current generation has been brought up. Not mentioning where they get all their answers regarding sexuality.
George Winyi, 56, Businessman
That is a touchy subject and it is not easy. In fact I would not address it. However, it is the role of the teachers to enlighten the children. As they teach, they can mention the sex issue and all the problems related to it when you are not married. Children tend to be freer with their teachers than their parents.
Strong barriers regarding culture and taboos need to be broken down in people's thinking before further success against spread the HIV/AIDS scourge is declared. Now, that the youth are embracing change, the future definitely looks bright.
