Teens do not think it is embarrassing to say they are virgins. The vast majority of teens (73%) surveyed recently do not think it is embarrassing for teens to say they are virgins.
Parent Resources
Dear parents,
Talking with your teen about sex may be one of the most difficult conversations you have with your child. It’s true that the majority of parents feel uncomfortable with the subject, but that shouldn’t stop you from starting the conversation. If you feel that your teen won’t listen, is not ready, or that you just don’t have the right information, then you are not alone. That’s why we’ve dedicated this section to covering the tough questions you may have. So start today and take the time to see what we have to offer you, the parent, to your teen. They’ll be glad you did. In fact, the majority of today’s teenagers (8 out of 10) view their parents as the single most important source of influence when it comes to building character and making lifestyle choices.
Here at Project My Future Matters we have gathered a list of available materials to bridge the gap between the information you want your teen to know, and how to speak to them about it.
Click on a link below for more information.
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LINKS
www.4parents.gov - You can help your son or daughter make healthy choices about sex. 4parents.gov can help you talk to your child, pre-teen, or teen early and often about healthy relationships, waiting to have sex, what happens as he or she grows, and other important topics.
This Web site is divided into three main parts. Each area will help you as a parent to talk with your pre-teen or teen to come up with ways to handle different situations.
www.projectsos.com - Aspiring to be a national leader in strengthening families and positively changing youth culuture. Project SOS has created tools to make parenting easier and more effective.
www.parentsfortruth.org - Parents for Truth is a national campaign of concerned parents who are commited to protecting their children’s health and future through abstinence education.
www.netsmartz411.net - NetSmartz411 is parents’ and guardians’ premier, online resource for answering questions about Internet safety, computers, and the Web. Search our knowledge base for answers to all of your questions about the online world!
www.choosingthebest.org - A leader in abstinence education curricula, training, and resources since 1993. Choosing the Best offers medically based information and age appropriate material to promote healthy relationships.
www.cdc.gov - Your online source for credible health information.
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MY FUTURE MATTERS 2009
