The glaring omission from sex education - Relationship patterns start early

Relationship patterns start early A few years ago the Journal of Marriage and Family published a study examining the dynamics between family structure, teen relationships, and later romantic partnerships in young adulthood. [...] Examining the literature, the researchers stated that, “Adolescent relationships form the foundation for relationships later in the life course by providing training for intimacy.”3 Teens who engage in numerous short-term relationships or non-romantic sexual relationships were more likely to enter less stable relationships as young adults.4 It makes sense: Teen romantic relationships and sexual re. [...] Amato points to significant cultural changes that have contributed to the decline of marriage as the center of family life. [...] Since the evidence shows teen relationships are the training ground for intimacy, sexuality education should help students identify the relational patterns and skills that will benefit the future marriage relationships teens say they envision. [...] Permission granted to reprint in full with attribution to the Institute of Marriage and Family Canada 1 Bibby, R.