Publisher's Synopsis
This book can be read on its own or used as a teaching tool by parents, teachers and professionals to support young people to understand, develop and maintain healthy relationships." A. Jolliffe - Social worker 'The Simple Truth' has been written as an inclusive, educational guide to share with children and young people. It breaks down different aspects of all types of relationships into bite-size and understandable pieces. It is simple, direct and honest while remaining friendly and engaging. It teaches how to be kind to ourselves and others; how to keep safe online and in-person; how to be assertive and it provides the knowledge to build positive and caring relationships. 'The Simple Truth' doesn't shy away from sensitive subjects and talks openly and honestly about sex, how to have it safely and how to gain enjoyment from it. It gives advice on topics such as how to know if you are ready to experience an intimate relationship, how to masturbate and prepare for sexual acts and the importance of being kind to each other. The aim of 'The Simple Truth' is to provide all the information young people need, to create and sustain healthy relationships and enjoyable first-time sexual experiences, to prevent any potential damage that can be caused by negative encounters, which in turn provides individuals with an opportunity to enjoy a lifetime of positive experiences within all aspects of their relationships.
