May 2012 is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month.
The theme for this year is clear and straightforward: Sex Has Consequences. The goal of this message is to get teens to think carefully about what they might do “in the moment” and consider the results of a potentially life-altering decision.
But the impact of this message isn’t just for teens. Parents are encouraged to talk with their children about the consequences that follow risky behavior. Believe it or not, your kids want to know what you think. Don’t disappoint them.
- FACT: Teens say parents are the #1 influence on them when it comes to dating and relationships.
- FACT: When it comes to relationships, teens say it's all about trust—40% of guys and 48% of girls say that trust is the most important part of a healthy relationship. Teens say that honesty is the second most important factor in a healthy relationship.
- FACT: Almost 1 in 5 teens say they don't know anyone who serves as an example of a healthy relationship.
-from stayteen.org
Great article about parents need to talk to their kids. Sex Has Consequences
For Teens:
Relationship Classes for Teens:
Connections teaches high school teens (ages 14-18) skills essential for success in their dating relationships. This information is taught in a fun and interactive environment including games and role-playing.
Click here for class dates and times.
For Parents:
Staying Connected With Your Teen
Other Links:
National Abstinence Clearinghouse
National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
Great Resource:
Questions Kids Ask About Sex and How Parents Can Respond is a 70 page booklet that gives parents a jumping off point for opening the dialogue with their pre-teens and teens about their bodies, relationships and sex.
Click here to request your free copy today!
Recommended Books:
Your Kids at Risk: How Teen Sex Threatens Our Sons and Daughters By:Meg Meeker, M.D.
Hooked: New Science on How Casual Sex is Affecting Our Children By M.D. Joe S. McIlhaney Jr, M.D. Freda McKissic Bush
