Puberty Sexual Education For Boys And Girls 1991 Belgiumrarl -

| Module | Topics Covered (1991 curriculum style) | |--------|------------------------------------------| | | Puberty onset (ages 9–14), growth spurts, body hair, voice changes (boys), breast development (girls), menstruation, wet dreams | | 2. Reproductive anatomy | Labeled diagrams (internal/external genitalia) – clinical but age-appropriate | | 3. Hygiene & health | Skin care, menstrual products (sanitary pads, tampons – less common in 1991), testicular self-exam, daily washing | | 4. Emotions & attraction | Crushes, mood swings, privacy, respect for own and others’ bodies | | 5. Reproduction basics | Sperm + egg → pregnancy, no explicit sexual acts (abstinence-focused but factual) | | 6. STI awareness | Basic info on HIV/AIDS (very prominent in early ‘90s), condom mention (rare for 10–12 year olds) | | 7. Social skills | Saying “no”, peer pressure, trusted adults, Belgian child helpline (e.g., Kinder- en Jongerentelefoon ) |

| Feature | Flanders (1991) | Wallonia (1991) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | No, but recommended by Kind en Gezin | No, left to school boards | | Primary puberty talk | Age 10-11 (in progressive schools) | Age 11-12 (often delayed) | | Contraception mention | Yes, via youth clinics | Rare, only in secular schools | | HIV/AIDS coverage | High, fear-based campaigns | Moderate, focused on abstinence | | Parental opt-out | Allowed but discouraged | Common in Catholic schools | puberty sexual education for boys and girls 1991 belgiumrarl

: Official Belgian educational guidelines or resources from that period would offer insights into the structured approach to sexual education. | Module | Topics Covered (1991 curriculum style)