One of the most important things that any parent can do is to talk with their kids - teens especially - about sex and pregnancy. The challenge, of course, is that most parents are uncomfortable talking about sex with their teens - and even less comfortable with bringing up the topic of teen pregnancy with their daughters.
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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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