Your teen is having sex, what now? 'Communicate, don’t confront'
The safe sex talk is an important, but often uncomfortable, conversation that parents need to have with their teenagers.
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Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Thuto Lephoto, a Parenting Coach and author of Parenting Capital.
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Finding out that your teenager is having sex can be a shocking moment for any parent.
If this does happen, you must approach the next conversation correctly.
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Having open conversations about sex with your teenager can help them avoid making reckless or dangerous decisions.
According to a survey, teenagers are more likely to delay sex and use condoms if they have these discussions with their parents.
Talking with your teenager about sex is important, so they can avoid an unplanned pregnancy or contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
Lephoto says one of the key parts of parenting is instilling values and principles in your child.
However, he says you must communicate rather than confront them.
“You need to start by understanding your child as well.”
- Thuto Lephoto, Parenting Coach and Author of Parenting Capital
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