And make sure she has some condoms too, as the pill and other birth control methods for women don't offer protection from disease. Your son may need some practical help. And don't shrink from reminding him of the tremendous responsibility he'd incur by getting a girl pregnant. First of all, if your child asks you about it, try not to run out of the room, which is challenge enough. Look for an opening, perhaps using one of these awful movies, to introduce the general topic.
Many adolescents worry about their own sexuality as they come of age.
Even if she is gay, she probably won't know for sure until she's older. This is also a chance to talk with your child about respect for others, since kids can cruelly harass gay peers or those rumored to be so. It may help to mention that someone they know and like is gay, such as Aunt Joan or that nice neighbor down the street. This Web site is a free resource for everyone in Minnesota. Links to certain services are available only to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota members.