Teach your teen about the birds and the bees. Puberty can be tough on kids. Steer your teen through these awkward years. The average U.S. kid has seen 200,000 violent acts on television by the age of 18. Be upfront with your teen about sex in the media.
Kids learn prejudice from the adults in their lives.
Set the right example for your teen. Ninety percent of parents say schools should teach sex education. Find out what teens are learning. Half of U.S. kids say TV news makes them depressed, angry, or sad. Watch and talk about the news with your teen.