Parents are the single largest influence on their adolescents’(boy or girl) decisions about sex, and parents underestimate the impact they have on their decisions. For most parents and their children, the prospect of talking about topics related to sexuality creates anxiety and apprehension, and this may lead to avoidance of discussions.
Sources of Anxiety for Parents
Not knowing the answers
Not knowing the correct language to use/sounding crude
Being wrong or corrected
Having different answers than other parent or adult
Sources of Anxiety for Teens
Not knowing the correct language to use/sounding crude
