Underage Sex Definition Underage sex means having sex when below the age of consent, which is the age at which you’re legally allowed to have sex. The legal age for sex in Malaysia is 16 under the Penal Code, but it's an offence to have sex below the age of 18 under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 What will causes UNDERAGE SEX 1. Curiosity -curious about new things -understand the difference of physiology structure -feeling of having sex 2. Without proper sex education - parents never talked to their children about sexuality -teenagers won’t know how to protect themselves -don’t know what is the implications of having earlier sex What will causes UNDERAGE SEX 3. Peer pressure and perceptions -more likely to engage in sexual activity -implies there is nothing wrong with sex behavior -more pressured by peers, more likely they are to give into such pressure 4. Depression and loneliness -pressure: academics, stressful home environment, and feel isolated -try to release pressure by this way -a good way to escape stress DATA & STATISTICS Solutions Sex Education In School Provide teenagers with the correct information to enable them to make the right choices in life. Effective by reducing the rate of teen pregnancy Providing correct information Decreasing the number of HIV, AIDS and STDs cases among teenagers. Solutions Listen to sexual violence survivor tell a trusted adult about what they are experiencing. be able to support them and stop further abuse. At an institution like a school or a workplace - reported to the disciplinary committee, HR, governing bodies or support centres Solutions (Parents) Listen to your child A supportive, non-judgmental first response If a child speaks up, listen and believe them. behavioural changes, gently investigate instead of shutting the child down. listen, show empathy, and seek help together e.g. by allowing the child to finish speaking, not judged or blamed. Impact of Underage Sex 1. Increased rates of infection with sexually transmitted diseases. 2. Increased rates of out-of-wedlock pregnancy and birth. 3. As an avid imitator. 4. Effects on emotions. 5. Affects the way child’s mind & habits are shaped. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Qyp-7ZfmPM Thank You!
