For generations, parents and leaders have had the best of intentions when teaching children and youth about sexuality and the law of chastity. Despite meaning well, many parents have lacked the essential tools and knowledge needed to arm their children to navigate their own sexuality and prepare for a marriage that includes a healthy and joyous view of sexual wholeness.

The fact is, the chewing gum, crushed flower, and unwrapped cupcake analogies are harmful. They instill fear over the dangers of immorality but do not teach the beauty and blessings of following the Lord's law of chastity. Fortunately, there is a healthy way to talk to our children about this important topic.

This guide for parents is a scientifically informed LDS perspective on how to talk with children in an open and faith-based way to help them build a foundation of communication and trust, understand the physical body, and gain a healthy approach to sexual wholeness.