Every child knows the difference between being talked with and talked to. As adults and parents, we feel responsible for what our children do and for what happens to them. Especially when we feel we ve done our best and our children are not responding.
Children seek reassurance as well as information.
Understanding this may ease parental discomfort. Knowing how experts recommend talking with young people about sexuality can further alleviate parents uneasiness. Focus on behaviors, not persons Negotiate and compromise, or at least consider other views. Encourage an open exchange of ideas. Foster the young person s decision-making ability.