As a parent, I want to make sure my child is well-informed about safe sex, so how can I teach my child about safe sex?
As a parent, I want to make sure my child is well-informed about safe sex, so how can I teach my child about safe sex?
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You can begin talking to your child about safe sex as early as eight or nine years old, depending on the maturity level of your child. When you start the conversation, be sure to introduce the concepts simply and use everyday language. You can also show visual illustrations, like videos or cartoons, of safe-sex practices and the consequences of not using protection. It is important for your child to feel comfortable and trusting in their discussions with you so be sure to provide answers with factual evidence.
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As a parent, I want to make sure my child is well-informed about safe sex, so how can I teach my child about safe sex?
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Parents can teach their children about safe sex by having open conversations and providing age-appropriate information. Start early in the conversation, as soon as it becomes clear that kids are wondering about puberty and becoming an adult. Use appropriate language, answer any questions honestly and avoiding coming across too judgmentally. Incorporating facts in the context of a larger discussion is more effective than lecturing or making assumptions - letting them know what’s OK and not OK before other people (such as peers or partners) try to tell them. 

It's important to provide accurate and reliable sources of information (e.g.,books, sites, organizations), share statistics related to STDs, unintended pregnancy risk reduction methods such condom usage). Make sure your child understand how gender influences sexual behaviors of themselves or others  And lastly, help them develop a trusting relationship with health professionals—particularly those focused on adolescent health—so they understand help is accessible should they need it.
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