A Relational Children’s Rights Approach to Sexuality Education with Young Children

This article examines the responsibilities of early childhood educators to provide life- and health-affirming sexuality education in early learning contexts, framed within a relational rights-based perspective. Acknowledging that some educators may experience discomfort when engaging with this material, the article proposes two central tools of the field—reflective practice and a practice of relationships—as key instruments to transform anxieties into generative action and ethical practice.