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Traditional puberty education focuses heavily on biological changes, reproductive anatomy, and disease prevention. However, adolescents consistently report feeling unprepared for the emotional and interpersonal dimensions of puberty, including the management of romantic feelings, relationship boundaries, and the interpretation of romantic storylines in media. This paper argues for a paradigm shift: integrating Romantic Narrative Literacy (RNL) into puberty education. " Elise said
: The documentary is noted for its direct, non-judgmental approach typical of early 1990s European sexual health education. It covers topics like anatomy, reproduction, and personal boundaries. Cultural Context and disease prevention. However