Middle school counselor Mr. Aris sat at his desk, staring at the standard "Puberty 101" curriculum. It was full of diagrams about hormones and sweat glands, but it barely touched on the "avalanche" of emotions his students were actually facing. He knew that for many of them, the emergence of sexual attraction was becoming a central part of their social lives.
Feelings can feel "dialed up." A small rejection might feel like a huge deal, while a compliment can feel like winning the lottery. Middle school counselor Mr
Puberty sexual education is vital for several reasons: He knew that for many of them, the
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The next day at school, the "romantic storyline" in Leo’s head hit a snag. He saw Sam laughing with a boy from the soccer team. Instead of the warm "spark," he felt a hot, prickly burn of