First, review the case study about Devon and Kelly below. You may find it helpful to refer to the suggested answers for the Explore activity in Lesson One. Then answer the questions in the Sexual Behavior Reflection Tool. Finally, complete the Responding to Sexual BehaviorIn the MomentandAfter the Factactivity.

Devon and Kelly are 12-year-olds in an after-school program at the same school. Both claimed to be “boyfriend and girlfriend” about two months ago, though they frequently “break up” and get back together. Devon and Kelly’s families are good friends, and they socialize together often. Other children in the program gossip about how the two of them “make out in Kelly’s bedroom” when Devon’s family is visiting.

Devon and Kelly have been observed to hold hands and put their arms around each other during the program, especially when getting off the bus and during outdoor time. Program staff have asked that they not engage in these behaviors and explained what types of touch are appropriate, but they need to be reminded of these guidelines. Sometimes when they are “broken up,” Devon will attempt to put his arms around Kelly even when it is unwanted. Program staff respond to this by telling Devon to “leave Kelly alone.” A staff member has separately spoken with both sets of parents about the behaviors and guidelines given to Devon and Kelly about appropriate touch while in the program. Both sets of parents seems to think “kids this age will be kids.” Kelly’s parent responded that their behaviors are “cute” and says that this is the age when kids start dating. Devon’s parent finds the behavior to be funny and stated, “Devon is learning how to chase girls.”