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Ten Tips For Talking With Your Child About the Facts of Life.

It Is Very Important To Educate Your Child About Sexuality...

1. First, Encourage communication by reassuring kids that they can talk to you about anything.

2. Take advantage of teachable moments.

3. Listen more than you talk. Think about what you are being asked.

4. Don't jump to conclusions. The fact that they ask about sex does not mean they are having it.

5. Answer questions simply and directly. Give factual, honest, short, simple answers.

6. Respect your child's views. Share your thoughts and values and help your child express theirs.

7. Reassure young people that they are normal-as are their questions and thoughts.

8. Teach your children ways to make good decisions about sex and coach them about how to get out of risky situations.

9. Admit when you don't know the answer to a question. Suggest the two of you find the answer together.

10. Discuss that at times your teen may feel more comfortable talking with someone other than you. Think of other trusted adults.

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