A person's self-awareness progresses gradually; from an early age they are made aware of whether they are a boy or a girl; and their upbringing and conduct at home are adapted accordingly. It is a heavy responsibility for parents to talk about this, as they think it is something taboo or shameful to talk about a person's sex. Catechesis for young people preparing for marriage, with Fr Thierry Germain Randriamiarantsoa.