Talking About Sex

Talking to Teens About Sex and Substance Abuse Even before young people begin talking about dating or who is “seeing” whom, it’s time to bring up the subject of sex. Don’t wait for an opening or the right time. Just do it. The way you a...

What to Tell Your Teen About Sex Info Flash 53 percent of high school students say they've had sex. This means that your teen may have sex, regardless of the values you've conveyed. It is vital to talk to your teen about safe sex. If you're dead...

What should kids call their private parts? How do I explain where babies come from? Should I give my child a heads up about puberty? When should we have the "big talk"? These are just a few of the many questions you might have about talking with ...

Sex Education: What Should You Say? Tales from the Parent Zone Jason was observed blinking frequently, staring obsessively at his hands, popping breath mints, and applying zit medication every few hours. Finally he confessed to his parents. H...

Starting Difficult Conversation with TeensHaving trouble talking about the delicate subjects in your teen's life? Don't start a conversation you can't finish. Get the facts you need to talk honestly with your kids.Forty percent of high-school sen...

Our expert suggests ways a mother can help a child deal with unwanted sexual overtures. ...

A 13-year-old asks what she should do to help her friend, who is having sex with older men. Our expert stresses the danger her friend is in. ...

How should a mother handle it when her nine-year-old daughter writes a note to her boyfriend saying she wants have sex with him? ...

Is It Enough to Abstain? Sex Ed in Schools Does sex education belong in public schools? Yes, say 90 percent of parents around the country. But that doesn't indicate parental consensus on what sex education means. Should it be health-and-safety o...

Talking About Sex Talking About the Birds and Bees What do you do when your youngster asks, "Where do babies come from?" Whether your child's in preschool or elementary school, we've got sound advice on how to talk about sex. Just click on your...

What Parents Must Teach Their Children When children are very young, the role of teacher can be most frustrating. Getting a child to sit still long enough for a reasoned lecture or lesson is almost impossible—especially when the child is only ...

Let's Talk About Sex Do We Have to Talk? Even though studies show that 80 percent of parents feel responsible for their kids' sexual education, few actually sit down and talk about it. One study reveals that 19 percent of kids get information a...

Parents wonder what to do about their 15-year-old son, who has been reading pornography and exploring adult websites. ...

Sex is probably the last thing your 13-year-old son wants to talk about with his parents! ...

When a seven-year-old starts asking questions about sex, don't rush into telling her everything. ...

There are many different "childhood expert" suggestions for how to talk to your children about childbirth, sex, and sexuality. ...

Comprehensive Sex EducationA Multi-Targeted Approach By its very nature, sex education is an emotional subject. Infuse it with politics and cultural values, and you get a sense of what schools face in defining their role in an increasingly high-s...

Talk About Tough SubjectsBack when our children were small, who could have imagined what life would hold for them: pressures surrounding sex, alcohol, drugs, and a bewildering array of messages, choices, and consequences. While it's a rare parent...