Teenage mothers - Sex education needs to be improved

WHENEVER the age-old challenge looms of explaining the mysteries of sex to children, parents can be uncomfortable to the point of embarrassment.

For many it remains a taboo subject. Children often have to rely on friends, older siblings or magazines for information which can have a profound influence on their lives.

This is evident from the stories recounted in today’s feature on the experiences of teenage mums. It highlights the importance of Irish support systems such as Treoir’s Teen Parent Support Program which helps them with training and transport costs.