dren learn that sexuality can be used to intimidate other children, to defy authority with adults, as a form of play, or, in the cases of abuse, as a means to gain love. See the accompanying Sex in Real Life, “What Do Children Want to Know, and What Are They Ready For?” for the kinds of questions that children have at different stages in their development.
Sexuality and Relationships: What We Learn
All of our intimate relationships influence our sexuality in one way or another. We learn different aspects of sexuality from these varied influences; for example, we may learn taboos from our parents, information from our siblings, or techniques from our peers.