A Relational Children’s Rights Approach to Sexuality Education with Young Children
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22124281 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Noah Kenneally (0000-0002-0856-6792, MacEwan University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 85-104 |
| Publication date | 2026-05-06 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Childhood Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2371-4107 • E-ISSN: 2371-4115 |
| Publisher | University of Victoria Libraries (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.18357/jcs513202621861 |
| OpenAlex | W7160509632 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 34 |
This article examines the responsibilities of early childhood educators to provide life- and health-affirming sexuality education in early learning contexts, framed within a relational rights-based perspective. Acknowledging that some educators may experience discomfort when engaging with this material, the article proposes two central tools of the field—reflective practice and a practice of relationships—as key instruments to transform anxieties into generative action and ethical practice
Generative grammar · Human sexuality · Sexuality education · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Child Abuse and Trauma · Gender Roles and Identity Studies
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| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |