Understanding Children's Sexual Behaviors

By Toni Cavanagh Johnson, Allison Joe

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Description: This is an attractive, easy-to-read, highly informative and practical 42 page booklet for parents, teachers, school counselors, social workers, CASA, police, and anyone else who wants to understand children's sexual behaviors. Children's sexual behaviors are described as falling into four groups, "Natural and Healthy," "Sexually Reactive," "Children Who Engage In Extensive Mutual Sexual Behaviors," and "Children Who Molest." These groups are described in some detail. There are charts describing behaviors that are "Natural and Healthy," "Of Concern," and "Seek Professional Help." for three age groups. These ages are preschool, kindergarten through fourth grade, and preteen.