For parents, there are a long line of hopes and dreams when they have a child - and one of those dreams often includes having grandchildren someday. The challenge for parents with a pregnant teen is that the someday comes about far sooner, and there are more emotions than just joy.
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Talking with your parents about sex is something that’s never going to be easy - even when you have a great relationship with them and you know you can ask them anything. However, if you’ve talked with your parents about birth control and sex in general terms, you still might not have let them know that you’re having sex - and, if you’re pregnant, telling your parents might seem like the worst part of the situation.
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When you first find out that you are pregnant, there are three options that are available to you:
The idea of the “birds and the bees” is to present information sex and conception to young kids. When someone mentions talking about the birds and the bees, often the underlying message they are giving is simple: they aren’t comfortable talking with their kids about “where babies come from” or about sex and conception using clear, direct, accurate language.
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While much of the talk about teen pregnancy comes in the form of abstinence only education - abstaining from sex certainly prevents pregnancy - the reality is that not all teens are going to abstain. Parents who want their children to avoid pregnancy should talk with their kids about sex, conception and birth control; they should also help their teens set life goals, pursue their interests and become well-rounded.
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