ABSTRACT

Through example and activity we should show that there is value in being single, that there is no need to rush into having relationships, to enable young people to explore who they are before becoming part of a couple. However, it is important to recognise that being in a relationship can be positive too, if there is mutual respect. Our role here is to help young people know how to negotiate within a relationship, how to evaluate whether the relationship is good, and to be aware of what infl uences attitudes and sexual activity within relationships.