Glencoe Health © 2007Chapter 25:
Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDSChapter 25 Parent Letter and ActivitiesDear Parent or Guardian, The topic of sexually transmitted diseases is a serious and essential area
of knowledge for
teens. An estimated 10,000 young people are infected every day. An estimated
65 million
Americans are living with an incurable sexually transmitted disease. Sexually
transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, are the current subject of your teen’s
health class. Your son or
daughter will learn about common sexually transmitted diseases, their symptoms,
treatment,
and how they can be avoided through abstinence. Your teen will explore the following topics in this chapter: - The Risks of STDs.
- Common STDs.
- HIV and AIDS.
- Treatment for HIV and AIDS.
Your participation in your teen’s health education is important. To
support
our classroom work, please complete one or more of the following activities
with your teen: Discuss the problems that can result from sexual contact and
discuss common sexually
transmitted diseases. Discuss with your teen the role abstinence plays in the
prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Talk about common STD symptoms
and talk with your daughter or son about what should be done if a teen believes
he or she is infected. Discuss the HIV/AIDS epidemic with your teen and examine
the relationship between sexual behavior and risk of infection. Please plan other activities you think will help your son or daughter develop
an understanding of the value and practice of abstinence. Thank you for supporting
our classroom
work. Feel free to contact me if you wish to discuss your teen’s health
education. Sincerely, Health Teacher |