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Teens and SexPregnancy is a big market in the US. It may not have won the accolade of being one of the most populated nations of the world, because of subsequent abortions, America is known throughout the world for the highest number of teen pregnancies. Teens and sex go so much hand in hand in this country that unwanted pregnancy market is worth approximately $7 billion a year. There is more: 34% young women in American get pregnant at least once before they are 20 years of age and 80% of unmarried teenaged moms depend of state benefits. If these statistics shock you, there is more to teens and sex than what these figures say. The 21st century teenager is a victim of peer pressure to say the least. He or she has to try the latest in fashion, in lifestyle, to ‘belong’ to the group. He or she has to experiment with sex, alcohol, and in many unfortunate families, even drugs to stay within the group. Needless to mention, parents have a major role to play in practicing tacit control over these temporary rebels who are most of the time, fighting without a cause. While parental communication can play a big role between teens and sex, unfortunately many parents are simply too stunned to see their pacifier-dependent toddler on the verge of becoming a mother herself! The other unfortunate fact which come between teens and sex is the complete lack of awareness about possible risks involved in unprotected sex which does not only carry the risks of unwanted pregnancy and medical termination of pregnancy at an early age but the life-threatening risk of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. While it is a fact that bullying or threatening today’s independent teenagers usually would result in the kid turning further away from the family, the best advice for parents who have to compromise with such teens in their homes is to walk along side them and steer them towards the right direction in life so that they can not only learn to enjoy their sexual freedom but also know how to handle sex responsibly. Meaningful knowledge and information has to interfere between teens and sex, if we want teenagers to lead a happy and healthy life in future. In stead of putting the fear of god in teens, the parent should explain the dangers of unprotected sex in a casual and conversational manner, so that the teen believes in what the parents are trying to communicate. If there is an environment of trust and understanding in the family, the girl child can confide in the mother about her menstrual cycles as well as the sexual event which she experienced last evening. Based on the ‘safe period’ calculations, the mother and daughter can know immediately where there is any risk of pregnancy and seek medical advice, including emergency contraception pills which are even used by medical practitioners as a post-coital measure to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Teens and sex might show an increase in the activities as they grow up. According to a 2003 CDC study, 62% of 12th graders had engaged in sexual intercourse, as compared with 33% of ninth graders. Another study, "Sex and America's Teenagers," conducted in 1994, says teens account for 25% of the STD cases that occur yearly in the U.S. “Ongoing conversation” according to Mayo Clinic is the best form of sex education parents or counselors can give to teens. The dialogue, according to Mayo clinic should be straight, honest and direct if you want teenaged children to listen and follow. Sex ToolsWe Have more Information For You about Sex and MoreSex FAQ - Good Sex - Sexual Problems - Sexual Health Sex and Intimacy - Girls and Sex - Men and Sex - Teens and Sex Sex Dating - Sex Therapy - Sexually Transmitted Diseases Privacy Policy - User Agreement |
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