Or maybe you feel that expecting you teenager to wait until after
marriage to have sex isn't realistic. Yet you want guidelines and suggestions
on how to make your teen wait as long as possible and to take good care of
himself or herself (physically and emotionally) in the process.
Or perhaps you don't really know. You may simply feel confused, or you
may have issues in your own life (a bad experience in your past or a troubled
relationship, for example) that hamper your ability to be clear on this issue
with your teen. Don't blame yourself; it isn't an easy issue for anybody.
Okay, let's add to your confusion (before giving your some answers).
Consider the following questions:
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Do you believe it's okay for him to have pre-marital
sex by the time he's in college?
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Well, if having sex at age 18 is okay, what's wrong
with 16?
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How do you feel if he's had sex without protection?
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And if he becomes sexually active in middle
adolescence, are you at all concerned with how many sexual partners he may have
over the years?
And what if all the above pronouns were replaced with “she.” Do you feel
differently? Even if you don't know exactly how you feel about your teen and
sex, you surely have strong opinions about relationships. Talking to your teen
about what constitutes a positive marriage or long-term liaison is a very
important piece that needs to be conveyed to your teenager
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