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When our babies become toddlers and the temper tantrums start, we think 'this must be the hardest it gets'. Then they become school-going children and their friends influence how they speak, think and play. That's rough too. But suddenly our children become teens. Young adults. Human beings that need the most guidance and advice we can offer because soon they won't have us to make their decisions for them. Soon they'll be on their own and all they'll be left with is the wisdom and advice and the life lessons we've imparted.
When it comes to sex, many parents don't even want to consider their sweet angel wandering down that path. But it's natural. It's how we are designed and whether you like it or not, your teenager will soon be experimenting and experiencing... Just like you did.
We all know the basics of the "sex talk". Stay safe, don't let anyone ever do anything to you that you don't like, always think before jumping into bed with someone.
But this next video changes a lot of that thinking. Yes, it's things we all know but Al Vernacchio (or Mr V as his students call him) takes a new look at how we refer to certain sexual experiences in our lives and it could make a huge difference in the way your teen broaches those areas in their own life adventures.
Watch 'What's Your Sexual Footprint?' recorded at TEDxYouth@SanDiego in 2013
Source: TEDxYouth
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When our babies become toddlers and the temper tantrums start, we think 'this must be the hardest it gets'. Then they become school-going children and their friends influence how they speak, think and play. That's rough too. But suddenly our children become teens. Young adults. Human beings that need the most guidance and advice we can offer because soon they won't have us to make their decisions for them. Soon they'll be on their own and all they'll be left with is the wisdom and advice and the life lessons we've imparted.
When it comes to sex, many parents don't even want to consider their sweet angel wandering down that path. But it's natural. It's how we are designed and whether you like it or not, your teenager will soon be experimenting and experiencing... Just like you did.
We all know the basics of the "sex talk". Stay safe, don't let anyone ever do anything to you that you don't like, always think before jumping into bed with someone.
But this next video changes a lot of that thinking. Yes, it's things we all know but Al Vernacchio (or Mr V as his students call him) takes a new look at how we refer to certain sexual experiences in our lives and it could make a huge difference in the way your teen broaches those areas in their own life adventures.
Watch 'What's Your Sexual Footprint?' recorded at TEDxYouth@SanDiego in 2013
Source: TEDxYouth
MORE ON SEX AND YOUR TEEN
Teens want sex health info
Why teens have sex
Sex: Does your teen know it all?
15 and sexually active
14 sex questions for teens
Is your teen sexually active?
Join the conversation. Follow Parent24 on Facebook and Twitter.
Do you discuss sex with your children?