An “overwhelming” number of parents want teenagers to be taught how to understand consent as part of fact-based relationship and sex education (RSE), according to the National Parents Council Post-Primary (NPC-PP).

Consent classes are to be rolled out to secondary schools and sports clubs across the country.

The holidays are about family time and togetherness, but how do you ensure your teenagers are present this Christmas and not AWOL on their screens, asks Helen O’Callaghan.