Parents have the responsibility of educating their children on issues bordering on sex. It is important to know how to talk to teens about sex because it can be a very difficult task. If parents neglect the role of educating their teenagers on sex, they lose control over what these young ones learn about the subject. This is because they would hear things concerning sex from their friends and from the media. The information from these sources may however not be what the parents would wish.
Talking to teenagers on sex should not be a one-time event, but rather a progressive process. The sex conversation should be structured in such a way that it fits into everyday life. The conversations should be short, but done often. This would help remind teens why they have been taught about sex.
It is important to note that prior preparation is the key to success when it comes to educating teens on sex. A parent should therefore take time to read the topic. They should know about the most frequent questions asked by teenagers and then prepare the answers. Practice can be done with friends or a spouse.
It is important to talk on subjects with your teen's one-on one. When is it appropriate to talk about sex? If you wait for the perfect moment, you might miss the best opportunity and your teen could be severely misinformed. Everyday moments such as riding in a car, putting away groceries, taking a walk or watching TV, sometimes offer the best opportunities to have a conversation. For instance, a TV program may raise an issue on responsible sexual behaviour and this can set the stage for a conversation.
Openness is very important when talking to teenagers. The parent has to explain all questions to the best of their ability. If for any reason the parent does not have immediate answers to teen's questions, attempts should be made to get the answers as soon as possible.
The information given to teens on sex has to be very accurate. When in doubt, it is important to explain to the teenagers. If the wrong information is given, they would get other contradictory information that would leave them even more confused. The parent should also explain the issues based on their own beliefs. Attempts should not be made to scare these young ones from sex as this would not work for long.
The sex education process should be in the form of discussions rather than a lecture. When teenagers are given the chance to ask questions, they understand the issues being talked about better. With a lecture however, they are just bombarded with information, which most teens would forget in a short time.
It is important to select an approach that would work when talking to teenagers about sex. The approach for girls has to be different from boys, and likewise for different age groups. A parent can also get materials and leave them in the room of the teens where they can easily see.
Talking to teenagers on sex should not be a one-time event, but rather a progressive process. The sex conversation should be structured in such a way that it fits into everyday life. The conversations should be short, but done often. This would help remind teens why they have been taught about sex.
It is important to note that prior preparation is the key to success when it comes to educating teens on sex. A parent should therefore take time to read the topic. They should know about the most frequent questions asked by teenagers and then prepare the answers. Practice can be done with friends or a spouse.
It is important to talk on subjects with your teen's one-on one. When is it appropriate to talk about sex? If you wait for the perfect moment, you might miss the best opportunity and your teen could be severely misinformed. Everyday moments such as riding in a car, putting away groceries, taking a walk or watching TV, sometimes offer the best opportunities to have a conversation. For instance, a TV program may raise an issue on responsible sexual behaviour and this can set the stage for a conversation.
Openness is very important when talking to teenagers. The parent has to explain all questions to the best of their ability. If for any reason the parent does not have immediate answers to teen's questions, attempts should be made to get the answers as soon as possible.
The information given to teens on sex has to be very accurate. When in doubt, it is important to explain to the teenagers. If the wrong information is given, they would get other contradictory information that would leave them even more confused. The parent should also explain the issues based on their own beliefs. Attempts should not be made to scare these young ones from sex as this would not work for long.
The sex education process should be in the form of discussions rather than a lecture. When teenagers are given the chance to ask questions, they understand the issues being talked about better. With a lecture however, they are just bombarded with information, which most teens would forget in a short time.
It is important to select an approach that would work when talking to teenagers about sex. The approach for girls has to be different from boys, and likewise for different age groups. A parent can also get materials and leave them in the room of the teens where they can easily see.
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