Sex and Sensibility: The Thinking Parent's Guide to Talking Sense about Sex

With a rare directness and clarity about sex and reproduction, sexual values, and cultural influences on sexuality, Deborah Roffman challenges and teaches readers how to develop a blueprint for opening the lines of communication with children of all ages. Sex and Sensibility introduces the five core parenting skills that parents need to confidently interpret and comfortably respond to virtually any question a child might pose or any situation that arises. Powerfully instructive and thought provoking, it should be required reading for parents; it will inspire honest talk about sex and sexuality, helping all of us be better parents for the effort.

Author: Deborah Roffman
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Published: 12/01/2001
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.16h x 6.04w x 0.95d
ISBN: 9780738205205

Review Citation(s):
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2007 pg. 496

About the Author
Deborah Roffman is a former member of the National Advisory Council for Sexual Health. Her work on childhood and teen sexuality has appeared in the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Boston Globe. She lives in Baltimore, Maryland.