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Today’s teens are bombarded by media messages. Although we may think of the media as just a way to entertain ourselves, they have become far more than that for today’s young people. Media have become the most important storyteller about life today and the stories they’re telling may not be exactly the ones that you want your child to hear. They have also become one of the most important ways that young people communicate with one another (Facebook, MySpace, texting, etc.).
As parents, we can’t afford to leave the conversation to the media! As uncomfortable as it might be, you are the most important sex educator your child will ever have. Here are some tips and ideas for talking with your child about that very important subject: SEX!
Today’s teens are bombarded by media messages. Although we may think of the media as just a way to entertain ourselves, they have become far more than that for today’s young people. Media have become the most important storyteller about life today and the stories they’re telling may not be exactly the ones that you want your child to hear. They have also become one of the most important ways that young people communicate with one another (Facebook, MySpace, texting, etc.).
As parents, we can’t afford to leave the conversation to the media! As uncomfortable as it might be, you are the most important sex educator your child will ever have. Here are some tips and ideas for talking with your child about that very important subject: SEX!