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Child Sexual Development (22119 words) |
 | The sexual maturation of a child reflects the overall pattern of development, from absorption in and dependency on the family of origin through the gradual acquisition of a sense of the autonomous self, to the confidence and desire to establish an intimate bond and form the family of choice. |
| Sexual problems of children, as seen on an out-patient basis by mental or physical health care professionals, are usually public or semi-public behaviors that cause adults (usually the parent) embarrassment and concern because they are a departure from society's expectations. |
| Sexuality is a major concern of adolescence; and in that regard, adolescents are poorly served by the professional community, the family, the school and the culture (Hass, 1979). |
| Children's Department: Recognizing Healthy and Unhealthy Sexual Development in Children (1122 words) |
| In fact, sexual development and sexual play are natural and healthy processes in children, from toddlers through childhood and into adolescence. |
| That is, sexual behaviors in children present a special concern when they appear as prominent features in a child's life, or when sexual play or behaviors are not welcomed by other children involved in the play. |
| Parents who have questions about sexual behavior in children should take the time to learn about sexual development in their child, and be aware of the possibility of sexual difficulties. |
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