Parent Information
Parents, we honor the fact that you are the primary health educators of your children. Because of this, we want to be fully transparent with you by informing you about the Pure Freedom program. We are so grateful for the opportunity to speak with your kids and we don’t take it lightly. So as parents, here is what you should know about our program’s content:
What does the Pure Freedom program seek to do?
Pure Freedom is a sexual risk avoidance education program developed by Lifeline Pregnancy Help Clinic in Kirksville, MO, in accordance with state and national education standards. This is a three-day program utilizing a research-based curriculum from the Center for Relationship Education with the purpose of developing students’ skills in making healthy life choices through an interactive presentation.
What information is covered during the Pure Freedom program?
Some of the topics covered during this three-day long program include:
- Healthy and unhealthy relationships
- Facts about sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy
- Setting healthy boundaries in relationships, both physically and digitally
- Focusing on future goals and dreams
- Encouragement for starting over if mistakes have been made
This curriculum’s goal is to empower and educate your student in making good decisions for their future. This includes building healthy relationships, staying healthy physically, but also emotionally, and mentally.
We know it is your desire to teach your children not only how to be healthy but also how to have a great future. This is why it is our intention to support you in that effort. If you would like to view an outline of the specific topics covered in each grade, as well as a copy of the handouts we use, select your child’s grade below:
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Pure Freedom?
Pure Freedom is a sexual risk avoidance program based on the community saturation model, including school-based programs as well as parent and community workshops. The program gives students relevant, medically-accurate, researched-based information so they can make healthy decisions about sex and relationships.
Is your message relevant to all students?
Yes, Pure Freedom provides information and resources that any student can benefit from. As parents, know that our content aims to to empower all students, regardless of age, race, culture, gender, and sexual orientation, to make healthy decisions.
What topics do you cover with my student?
We cover a wide variety of topics, including:
- Healthy friendship/relationship skills
- Identifying abusive relationships
- Internet and media safety
- Harmful effects of pornography on the brain, relationships, and society
- Personal goal setting
- Reproductive anatomy
- Sexually transmitted diseases/infections
- Puberty
All topics are appropriately tailored to the age group being spoken to.
What parent workshop topics do you provide?
Parents play the most important role in their child’s intellectual and emotional development. In order to help you better understand your growing teens and connect with them, we offer the following parent workshops:
- Questions Your Teens are Asking
- Behind the Screen: Internet Safety for You and Your Family
- Translating Teen Culture: Connecting with Your Teen
- The SRA Approach: Why Sexual Risk Avoidance Works
- 40 Developmental Assets for Childhood Success
- That Conversation: Talking to Your Kids About Sex
Where can I find out more about Pure Freedom’s curriculum?
All of the curriculum information, including the content and handouts we provide, is available for all parents to view here.
How can I become more involved in the healthy relational development of my student?
We encourage all parents to join a community of those wanting to get involved by signing the Sexual Risk Avoidance commitment! In addition, if you have any questions or would like more information about Pure Freedom, please feel free to contact us.
How can I stay in touch after my student finishes the program?
To stay in touch, you can follow us on social media. For instance, we regularly update our Instagram page!
Parent Pledge:
Want to commit to supporting your child through healthy sexual and relational development? Parents play the most important role in developing positive lifestyles! When you commit to raising your children with the ideals of choosing to save sex until a committed, lifelong marriage relationship, you’re helping them make the healthiest decision possible for their physical and emotional health, as well as the health of those around him or her. Parents and caregivers everywhere are joining the SRA movement. Find that community here by signing the SRA pledge!