In this age of permissiveness, sexual freedom and prolific pornography, more teens are being enticed into sexual experimentation.  More often than not, teenagers and parents do not know how to handle the situation when tragedy strikes and caught off guard says a renowned author.

Sexual Experimentation

Resent studies have shown that there are certain groups of teens who are at greater risk of sexual experimentation at an early age.  Teens who reached puberty early and who appear more physically developed frequently find themselves in situations that could lead to sex.  These girls tend to attract much older boys who are likely to have had many experiences about sex.  According to researchers if your teenagers' friends are sexually active, there is a tendency for them to believe that this type of behavior is acceptable.  Engaging in sexual experimentation might be for them is consider to be desirable.

Facts about teenage pregnancy

Teens who have established steady relationship at an early age, before they graduate from high school has a greater possibility for sex to occur.  Furthermore, research has shown that teens who lag behind in their studies, whose parents resent this, tend to pour out all their frustrations by finding comfort and satisfaction in sex. 

Preventing teenage pregnancy

Tips on how parents help to prevent their teen's desire for sexual experimentation which results to unwanted pregnancy as shared by a renowned author:

1) Often talk to your teens about sex.  Some parents fear that teaching teens about sex will inadvertently plant the idea  of having sex in their heads.  According to psychologist, if conversations about sex is difficult for you, simply tell your teens the truth .  Do not be afraid, if you cannot answer all their questions.  Use your own experience to answer their questions.  You were teenager once and curious as your own teens; what is important here is that you are able to established communication and that they see your concern about their health and safety cited the renowned author.

2) Always screen movies, videos, TV as well as Website that your teens watch.  Forbid them from watching these programs if they're inappropriate. Psychologist cited that, having been young once, you should know that the forbidden is an open invitation to indulge.  So it is a far better strategy to watch these shows with your teen.  This will provide you an opportunity to discuss what you see with them.

3) Parents should discuss abstinence until marriage thoroughly with their teens.  Always teach your daughter to respect herself as well as others.  Make her perfectly understand that "no" means "no".  No one has the right to touch her against her will.  Furthermore, give your daughter a chance to open-up about what she feels.  If she revealed that she feel uncomfortable at the seemingly "innocent" touch or kiss by her boyfriend, then advice her to keep distance.

4) If your teens and boyfriend are attending parties or other social gatherings, always inquire if there will be responsible adults there to supervise.  Never assume- always verify and ask other parents whenever you can.  If possible insist to your teens that they do not date one-on-one at such an early age, tell them you will consider group dates at the appropriate time says the famous psychologist.

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