They must know how to have relationships without getting hurt and without hurting other people. And they must know they are responsible for their choices. Teens can be easy targets for peer pressure and bad advice. Reassure them that their sexuality and feelings are normal. Gay teens may need even more reassurance.
All teens have to make sexual decisions.
Parents and their children can consider the following list of questions. Reassure them that they're normal. Respect teenagers' privacy as much as we value our own. Do not pry. Use correct names for sex organs and sexual behaviors.