Parents' Sex Ed Center
When parents talk to and affirm the value of their children, young people
are more likely to develop positive, healthy attitudes about themselves.
This is also true when the subject is sex. Research shows that positive
communication between parents and their children can help young people
establish individual values and make healthy decisions.
According to Barbara Huberman, RN, MEd, Director of Education and Outreach
for Advocates for Youth, parents who act on the belief that young people have
the right to accurate sexuality information are parents whose teens will delay
the initiation of intimacy and use contraceptives when they choose to become
sexually active.
Initiating conversations about the facts of life may be difficult for some
parents because they did not grow up in an environment where the subject was
discussed. Some parents may be afraid they do not know the right answers or
feel confused about the proper amount of information to offer. To help, this
section of Advocates for Youth's Web site—Parents' Sex
Ed Center—contains all of the information and resources
you need to begin talking with your children about sex. To begin, click on
a link below.
Tips for Parents and Other Adults
Growth and Development—What Parents
Need to Know
Multimedia Materials
Meet the Experts: Columns by Renowned Experts
Exercises to Help You Begin
Favorite Features
How Parents Can Become an Advocate for Youth
Publications & Resources for Families, Sex Educators, and
Trainers
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