The Top 10 Dos and Don’ts of Talking to Teens about Sex
Yesterday, I was on NBC’s LXtv, discussing teens and sex. While this is often a touchy subject for parents to broach as it can be mixed with embarrassment, controversy, and confusion, it’s vital that parents are talking to their children about sex rather than allowing their kids to be schooled by their friends or the media.
What do parents need to know about talking to their kids about sex?
(1) Talk about it earlier than you might want: Research tells us that early sex may be related to increased delinquency later on. The link? Risky behavior. Just as you talk to your young teens about drugs and alcohol, talk to them about sex. Discussions about the body, the differences between boys and girls, and being proud and respectful of oneself, can start way before any discussion of sex is even broached. Making it “normal” to talk about things related to the body, will make it easier for everyone to talk about sex when it feels like the right time. [click to continue…]
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