Teenagers and Sex
In today’s world, sex is everywhere, its more acceptable & available, and teens have access to sexual context right on their phones and social media sites. Teens spend less time outside doing the types of things you or I did as kids and more time connecting with friends and new acquaintances via technology. This takes away the kind of control or supervision that a parent could provide in the past which can also make teens more susceptible in regards to making decisions we didn’t even have the tools to make. Our best bet back in the days in regards to communication was a home phone that everyone shared! So Coach T, are you saying that parents should lock their teens up and never let them spend alone time with their boyfriend/girlfriend?
Teenagers and Sex
No that is not what I am saying! When parents decide to tell their teens that they can’t do something AT ALL then it becomes like a challenge for the teen to do it behind your back to their best ability so that you don’t find out. That is exactly the opposite of what we want as an outcome. Drawing lines in the sand with teens heightens their sense of rebellion and it makes them want to do it even more even if you were absolutely correct with your stance on the topic.
Honestly, sex and relationships is one of the most difficult topics for teens and their parents to conquer without assistance. Coach T is here for you though so you are not alone with this challenging transformation! Believe it or not, you are the first source of guidance that your teen will learn from in regards to understanding how to navigate the world in reference to love, sex, and intimate relationships. It is true that in modern times parents have to adapt to a new way of parenting in regards to the topic of sex and youth. However, the role of family is still necessary for the proper formation of your teen’s ability to build healthy and age appropriate relationships while still being allowed the room to grow into a realistically educated adult of whom has been properly coached through their sexual development.
Teenagers and Sex
The bottom line is that your baby is going to be growing more and more over the next few years and it seriously may be very uncomfortable for you. I get it! The truth is we can’t stop them from going through puberty or becoming interested in sex. It’s normal and natural. Besides that, if as a parent you choose to not approach the topic quick enough then your child is subject to learn first hand from the world and you don’t want that. At least before they acquire outside information you would have wanted to already lay the foundation down for them to have a sense of reasoning between right and wrong. This topic is flat out overwhelming for parents and just as much for the teen. Let Coach T get involved. I want to jump in with you and help to get some balance for your family on this topic. Let’s get to work right away!
If you'd like to discuss this issue with Coach T, feel free to get in touch with Youth Empowerment Life Coaching. He would be more than happy to talk with you over the phone if you think that might be helpful. You can contact him for a free consultation Monday through Sunday between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at 713-256-6922 or via email at CoachT@youthempowermentcoaching.com. He’ll be delighted to assist you in any way possible.