TALKING WITH PARENTS
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News Flash!
Think you can only
talk to your friends about tough topics like sex?
Think
again!
Try talking to your
parents to get the straight scoop. Studies show that kids
who get their questions answered by adults in their life
have less chance of getting pregnant or getting someone
pregnant as teens.
Your parents may have
things to say to you about sex, values and morals and may
not know how to start the subject.
Someone has to make
the first move. Why not you?
Talking the Talk: Kids
and adults can learn to talk things out!
Ask these questions or
others you have on your mind to get your conversation
started.
Check off the approach
that best describes your style.
The "To-The-Point" approach
"Can we talk? I have a
question about something we learned in sex ed
class."
"I think I am not
developing as fast as my friends. Is something wrong with
me?"
The "Round-About" approach
"Did you see that
billboard about being a virgin? Should that stuff be in
public where little kids can see it?"
"This talk show had
some teens on who had babies and the girls were only 13
years old. Do you think teens can be good
parents?"
The "Wonder If" approach
"I wonder if you think
it is a good idea to learn about sex in school. Do
you?"
"I wonder if kids will
like me better if I do things they do even if I am not
ready. What did you do when your friends did something you
did not want to do?"
The "I've Heard That" approach
"I heard that lots of
kids have had sex by high school. Is that just a
rumor?"
"I've heard if you say
no to sex, the person you like will break up with you. How
do you say no to someone and not hurt their
feelings?"
Still think talking to
your parents will be too tough? Try these tips from kids
your age!
- Try writing your
questions down and give your parents the
note.
- Read the question
you wrote on paper out loud. That way you can hide your
face behind the paper!
- Talk to an empty
chair, or your pet first or talk into the mirror to
practice.
- Make sure your
little brother or sister is out of the house. You can't
talk about serious stuff when someone else is
listening.
- Bring up the
subject of sex when you and your mom or dad are watching
a show where someone is wearing tight clothes or making
out. Or if there is a soap opera on you'll have lots of
opportunities then!
- Print this out and
leave it lying around. Your mom or dad just might get the
hint!
"I was nervous to talk
to my mom at first. You know, this stuff can be
embarrassing. I just blurted out "Can we talk?" She said
"Yes" right away. It was easier than I thought. Now my mom
asks "Is there anything YOU want to talk about?" It's nice
to know I CAN get my questions answered."
Source: www.cfoc.org
Related Issue: What
Parents Talk/Don't Talk About with their
Kids,
Talking with Kids about Anything,
AIDS/HIV,
Alcohol/Drugs,
Violence
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