Chapter Eighteen

FILMS FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS*

The films listed below were designed s$eci.cally for parents and teachers. However, in parent and teacher in-service the Committee also recommends showing films from the student sections. A Concept of Family Lge Edncation, James Semmens, Audiovisual Corporation, (17%

Directed a t parents and communities to elicit understanding of the objectives mm., color).

of and the necessary approach t o desirable family life and sex education.

Parent to Child About Sex, Wayne State University, (32 min., color). This film stresses what should and should not be done by parents talking

to their children about sex. Children should be encouraged to emerge a t their own pace.

Sex Education in fhe School: Philosophy and Implementation, Rex Fleming Productions,

Several experts share their knowledge and experience in presenting the funda- mentals of sex education. A responsible approach to the several sensitive issues is clearly spelled out.

(25 min., color).

Chapter Nineteen

FILM LOOPS

Moral Values: Points of Departure, Popular Science Audiovisual Incorporated, (1%-

“Film loops are short-less than five minutes long, silent motion pictures on 8 mm film. Each loop deals with only a single topic. The content is concise; all irrelevant material is eliminated.” Made in England. “The ten loops are intended to raise questions rather than to answer them.” Teenagers are asked to think about sexual morality. “In the film notes, the synopsis of each film is reviewed and specific questions are suggested to lead off discussion.”

4% min. each, color).

1. Love Story 2. The Party 3. Night Out 4. Swimming Party 5 . The Experienced One 6 . The Meeting 7. Engagement 8 . Babysitter 9. TheLqt

10. The Older Touch

*Addresses of distributors can be found in chapter 28.

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