It’s true. When it comes to young people’s decisions about sex and relationships, teens consistently say parents have the most influence- check out the research! Parents, consider talking to your kids honestly about love, sex, and relationships. Just because they seem young doesn’t mean that they can’t fall in love or wonder about sex.
When teens feel unconnected to home and their parents they may become involved in activities that put their health at risk. Although most parents want their kids to know about abstinence, contraception, and how to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), parents often have difficulty communicating about sex. We know that positive communication between parents and children helps young people to establish individual values and make sexually healthy decisions.
Parents
It’s true. When it comes to young people’s decisions about sex and relationships, teens consistently say parents have the most influence- check out the research! Parents, consider talking to your kids honestly about love, sex, and relationships. Just because they seem young doesn’t mean that they can’t fall in love or wonder about sex.
When teens feel unconnected to home and their parents they may become involved in activities that put their health at risk. Although most parents want their kids to know about abstinence, contraception, and how to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), parents often have difficulty communicating about sex. We know that positive communication between parents and children helps young people to establish individual values and make sexually healthy decisions.
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