Journal #15

Thesis: Parent’s responsibility is to have some enlightment on their Childs sex life.

Con: Teens tend to feel that if they do ask their parents about sex or tell their parents their having sex that they’ll get in trouble, that’s why a lot of times they just avoid even bringing up the topic. In a study of 700 students in Philadelphia 58% of the teens admitted having sex but only 1/3 of their parents knew they were having sex. This really proves how little parents and children talk about their child’s sex life.

Pro:
Talking to your parents about sex builds more understanding and knowledge of the consequences of sex and how to have safe sex.In one statistic it mentions that parents have the most influence on their children's decisions about sex. And that 2/3 of all teens shares their parent’s values on sex.

Also talking to your parents about sex builds trust and reassurance for both parents and their teens. As said in an article “open communication and discussion about difficult issues such as sex will build trust between you and your child and can help your child make safe choices.”

Sources:
· http://www.heritage.org/research/family/bg2194.cfm
“Many parents are also unaware of their teens' actual behavior. In a study of 700 teens in Phila­delphia, 58 percent of the teens reported being sexually active, while only one-third of their mothers believed they were.”
· http://teenhealth.about.com/od/relationships/a/teensexhub.htm
“You may be surprised, but parents are a major influence on a teen's sexual behavior. What is your teen learning about sex from school -- and you?”

“There are no easy answers when it comes to talking to your teen about sex. Being knowledgeable about sex can make you an ally, not the enemy, when trying to discuss the issues with your teen.”


http://www.onetoughjob.org/tips/teens/talking-to-your-teen-about-sex-and-sexuality

“Open communication and discussion about difficult issues such as sex will build trust between you and your child and can help your child make safe choices. Teenage sexuality can be confusing and overwhelming, and as a parent it is important to let your child know that you are a safe source of support and education.”