Puberty in adolescents is an exciting and challenging period. How to present information correctly and what exactly should a teenager know?
Instructions
Step 1
When the time comes for this awkward topic, parents need to be extra tactful. On issues of puberty and sex, the mother should talk to the girl, the father to the son. Parents of the same sex as the child will be able to better tell about the various physiological changes in the teenager's body, give advice. The conversation becomes more natural.
Step 2
Do not in any way avoid this topic, even if you suspect that the child is already aware. Sources of information, such as the Internet, television, school friends, can carry distorted knowledge. If the child has not faced this issue at all, any changes in the body, for example, menstruation and chest pain in girls, wet dreams in boys, can be frightening. Normal physical phenomena will be perceived as an abnormality or illness.
Step 3
Explain that it is natural to be sexually attracted to the opposite sex. Don't be ashamed of your feelings. Express your point of view on the relationship between men and women, the teenager will perceive the information, even if he has a different opinion on this matter.
Step 4
Emphasize the importance of close emotional relationships before having sex. A normal and healthy relationship between a guy and a girl implies manifestations of mutual care, respect, warmth of feelings. Sexual relationships will not be able to bring back the lost loved one, or somehow improve the relationship. Sexual relationships are not the most important thing, but only an addition.
Step 5
Be sure to discuss the topic of contraception. You need to protect yourself from premature pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Please note that sexual relations are a big responsibility for yourself and your partner. Undesirable consequences are so destructive that they can completely turn life around and upset all bright plans for the future.
Step 6
The matter will not end with one conversation. Encourage your child to feel free to contact you with questions at any time. If it is difficult to talk on sensitive topics, you can advise the correct sources of information, special books, articles.
Step 7
If your teen stumbles, don't make a scandal. The main thing is to help your child now. After that, encourage your child to draw conclusions and be careful at all times.
