SEX EDUCATION: FOR BOYS

What is the need for social acceptance to a boy?

Boy is expected to play the adult approved masculine sex role in society. Boys have quite an idealistic view of the society and hence their values, beliefs, life style, code of conduct, often come in conflict with those upheld by the elders. Apparently his behaviour seems to be anti social but he needs to be accepted, assisted and guided by the adult world.

How peer group puts influence on boys?

Peer group influence is so great that any boy will do anything to get the acceptance of the group. In fact friends of the same age, have greater influence on his attitudes, speech, interests, appearance and behaviour than family, confirmity to the group by way of dress, speech, forms of behaviour are essential for his acceptance by the group. Later on, however, this influence reduces.

What is the need for religious authenticity to boys?

Boys are often unjustly accused of being irreligious when they come into conflict with and question the values of the institutionalised religion. They look for authenticity in their religious leaders and in the values they preach. They place greater importance on personal religion.

How boys feel need for achievements?

Achievements in sports, studies or social activities bring a lot of personal satisfaction and prestige and recognition in the eyes of their peers. Boys are very competitive and their aspirations are unrealistic.

Do boys realise need for economic independence?

The boy has a grater independence and soon he realises that money is the key to independence and so he becomes serious about the choice of a profession in line.

What about emotional independence of boys

Boys are more balanced in the expression of their emotions and are less easily hurt in their feelings than girls. Their emotional maturity and independence to a great extent is based on the satisfaction of their need to have friends to whom they can disclose their attitudes, feelings and personal problems.

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