Thought I'd start with a topic to turn your cogs, folks. Let's see if we can start a discussion:
Watching tv with HHH (Hyper Hot Hubby) last night, there was a scene where a mum tried to give her 14 year old daughter condoms to take with her when she went to meet a boy.
To say the girl's reaction was awkward is a gross understatement. It made us both cringe, and when the show was over, HHH turned to me and asked: "Would you give condoms to your 14 year old kid?" So before I answer, I wanted to ask you: "As a 14 year old, would you have wanted your mum to give you condoms?"
Or, to be even more specific, do you think parents should talk to their teens about sex?
If so, what should they say?
What do you wish yours had said to you?
Or would you rather they said nothing?
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
Be you. True.
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I think I would yes. But a good talk as well about contraception, feelings, sex etc. It is better to be open about things than hiding since all things get all that more exciting that are forbidden and hidden
ReplyDeleteHi honey hope you don't mind me adding my input on this.
ReplyDeleteI didn't have "THE TALK" with my mum. I found out about things from school primary and then at secondary. I found it hard to ask my mum about these things. But when I have children I want to be the one to talk to them about this and yes I would give them protection I would rather know they are safe and know that they are having sex than not knowing then I would worry more. DebbieM
What do you think is the right age for a parent to give condoms to their child?
ReplyDeleteFor the record, Deb, I completely agree with you - I want to talk with my kids about sex and I want to create an environment where they feel comfortable talking to ME, but the practical details are a bit tricky:
ReplyDelete*When is the right age to tell them?
*How much do they want (and need) to be told?
*How can it possibly not be awkward and uncomfortable? (or should it be???)
Would love to hear from any teens out there whose parents did a great job discussing this, or who have ideas about how they think it should be done.
I read this with interest....I WISH my mum had given me condoms at 14, however shocking it is for most parents to know their 14 year old is having sex, it beats being a grandmother at 36 (yep, you guessed it, I did that to my poor mum!)
ReplyDeleteI'm now 26, my much loved, wonderful, funny, kind and caring daughter will be 10 in less than a fortnight. I've already had some interesting talks with her about sex, and have bought her some books (appropriate for her age) so she can get any information I leave out.
As a parent, I found the talks scary, and wasn't sure if I was doing it correctly, but she was getting so much wrong information from children at school that I felt it was important to steer her in the right direction. Although some people may feel she was too young, I did what was best for HER...not me, not my friends or her friends...I did what she needed at the time
Love & huggles
Sus x x