title: [Competence of families for providing sex education of children].
abstract: This investigation explores the conditions under which children's sex education in families takes place. In particular, types of parents activities are examined, the parents attitude toward sexual concerns of children is assessed, as well as, moderating social ties are identified. The study population includes 1239 primary school students of the 7th grade, randomly selected from Warsaw primary schools. The findings show insufficient proficiency of families in sex education of their children. Although parents are the most desired source of sex related information, the range of their info-educational activities is found to be limited. This is particularly true when sons are considered; more attention is being paid to daughters. The results also indicates that mothers are more engaged in sex education than fathers. The findings show positive correlation between proficiency of parents in this field and their social status. This competence is also higher in families with better communication between members and families in which child freedom is not essentially limited.
authors.affiliation: Zakładu Wychowania Zdrowotnego i Higieny Szkolnej, Państwowego Zakładu Higieny w Warszawie.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cianciara
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mościcka
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Przewłocka
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005192:Family Health; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011044:Poland; D012736:Sex Education
vernacular_title: Kompetencje rodziny do wychowania seksualnego dzieci.