Imagine a parent of a pre-teen who is about to have “The Talk” with him/her. Please write the scenario (where/when/how) the talk would take place and exactly what the parent should say. Include any resources the parent might recommend to the pre-teen, or questions (and their answers) the parent should anticipate.
When it comes to "The Talk", I do not believe that there is a perfect time or place. I would imagine that the parent would go in their son/daughter's room and tell them to sit and talk. "I want to talk to you about sex", the parent should say. In my opinion, I think they should start by asking the pre-teen about what they already know about sex. This will let the parent know somewhat where their child's mind is and where to begin. They should also talk about STDs and pregnancy and how to prevent them. I think it would be best if the parent explains to the pre-teen that abstinence is safest choice. The pre-teen should know that they are able to come to their parent if they need to ask more question or talk to their parents about it. The parent can recommend condoms or birth control in the future, if the teen plans on being sexually active. Other educational resources the parent can recommend to the pre-teen is to read different books or watch videos about sex. Pre-teens may ask question like, "how do I say no if I'm being pressured into having sex" or " Is masturbation bad"? The parent should explain that they should not be ashamed or scared to say no and if the person really cares about them they will wait. Also, masturbation is natural but it should not become a habit. My first talk about sex was not all that bad. I do feel as though my mother came a little too strong without a warning. She just popped in my room one day and started laying out all the facts. She never really stop to ask what I already knew and what I wanted to know about sex. It was more like a lecture,so I will take my own experience and make it better for my future children.
