Allen Kagusuru, 23, Actress
For every parent there must be a bond with their child for friendly and easy talk. Give them live examples of young people that have been affected by pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. Be honest and tell them that only adults that are married are supposed to have sex and it is from there that a child is made.

Diana Mutebi, 27, Accountant
First ask the child if they have heard about the word ‘sex’. Explain it to them if they do not know already and stress the fact that it is only an act for married adults. Tell them that it is an act that hurts especially if one is not ready; mention the dangers like HIV and show them films of how irresponsible sex can affect one’s life for good. Also emphasize the need to respect God’s word that sex is only intended for married people.

Maria Kauma, 25, Secretarial
Be free with the children so that you can talk to them better and in a friendly way. Then, they will open up about what they know and from there you can discuss and also share with them the consequences of having sex when you are not married. Since children believe a lot in their parents, they will stick to that advice and will fear to mess up.

George Winyi, 56, Businessman
That is a touchy subject and it is not easy. In fact I would not address it. However, it is the role of the teachers to enlighten the children. As they teach, they can mention the sex issue and all the problems related to it when you are not married. Children tend to be freer with their teachers than their parents.

Charles Ogira, 32, Teacher
Schools should emphasize the set up of a curriculum where sex education is incorporated as paramount. Tell the children that sex is only a practice for adults that are ready or else it can ruin a child’s future if they are not responsible. Government can establish children’s centres where children are talked to calmly with honest answers but specific in raising the negatives of early sex.

Sam Bamwesigye, 27, Tourism
Encourage them to bring their so-called boyfriends and girl-friends home and tell them it is not wrong but until they are married it can be a problem. Emphasize the disadvantages of early sex and buy them literature that talks about the repercussions of early sex.

Deogratius Matovu, 27, Business Administration
Be open to them and tell them about some wrong people in society who’ll trick them with gifts to try and abuse them. Tell them about the AIDS scourge and how it kills both young and old. This will keep them alert. Talk to them about what the Bible says and God’s demands regarding sex. That will keep them in check.

Henry Oriokot, 31, Consultant
Allow the children to tell you whatever they know about sex and be clear about whatever they ask because they become more curious and intent on exploring once they suspect any lies. Tell them to imagine how they would feel if their own daughter was impregnated and could not go back to school due to the shame that comes along. That will get the children thinking and disinterested in early sex attempts.

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