May 24, 2008

• Teenagers and Birth Control

  Being a parent of any teenager can be a tough job.  Being a parent of a teenage girl in today’s society can be completely nerve-racking.  Even when you teach your children strong values and morals, you still can’t be 100% sure of what they do when they walk out your door.  It can be hard to decide if you should allow your teenage daughter to begin using birth control, even if you know that there is a medical reason for that birth control.  So, how do you decide what to do?  Here are some tips:
  1.  Be honest with your daughter.  Talk to her about the benefits that some hormonal methods of birth control might offer her during her menstrual cycle.  Also talk to her about any side effects that might occur from that birth control.  Take some time to research the information on the internet together.  Make an appointment to visit with the doctor so he or she can answer any additional questions (or correct misconceptions) you might have. (…)

• Talking to Teens about Abstinence

  Talking to a teenager about anything can be a Herculean task under the best of circumstances.  Talking to YOUR teen about SEX in any shape, form or fashion can be an impossible chasm to cross.  However, instead of fretting over the reaction your teen will have, make some time to take the plunge and discuss sex and abstinence with him (or her).  Remember that you won’t lose anything by trying. (…)