The point is to decide what messages you want to give before you respond. Then your response will not only be easier to make but will also be consistent with your message, and you will feel good about how you handled the situation. This section includes helpful hints about pre-teens and sexuality. It may help parents decide on the message they wish to send to their child. It also includes some basic facts that pre-teens need.
Every response sends a message.
This section will help you decide.