Why Honest Conversations About Sex Can Help Keep Teenagers Safe

Many parents freeze when a teenager asks about relationships, their body or something they saw online. Avoiding the question may feel safer, but silence can leave young people relying on misinformation from friends or strangers online. Open, age-appropriate conversations about sex and relationships do not encourage teenagers to become sexually active. They can help young people make safer choices, delay risky behaviour and feel comfortable seeking support when they need it. This does not have to be one awkward, formal discussion. Use everyday moments, such as a question at dinner or a scene in a film, to listen without judgment. You do not need every answer, but your child should know they can come to you.

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