GREEK PARENTS’ PERCEPTIONS AND ATTITUDES TOWARD SEXUALITY EDUCATION AND SEXUAL DIVERSITY

Vana Chiou, Maria Sideri

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This study explores Greek parents’ perceptions and attitudes towards homosexual and transgender children, as well as sexuality education. The sample consisted of 52 parents, recruited based on availability. The findings indicate that most parents believe that children should begin learning about diverse sexualities until the age of 15, preferably between 12 and 13 years old. Over half of the participants reported frequently engaging in discussions with their children about both their own sexuality and the sexuality of others. Additionally, nearly all parents expressed a desire to know what their children are taught about sexual diversity at school. Almost half of the parents reported a lack of awareness about where young people struggling with LGBT+ issues can find support and expressed a willingness to learn more about LGBT+ issues. Interestingly, about half of the parents stated that they would feel more comfortable around other homosexual and transgender children rather than with their own children if they identified as homosexual or transgender. This study offers valuable insights into sexuality education and sexual diversity from the perspectives of parents.

 

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parents, sexuality education, sexual diversity, Greece

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