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When your child begins showing attraction to the opposite sex you mind immediately begins to wonder if they are thinking about having sex. It is a normal occurrence in a young persons life, but you understand that if they are not prepared to deal with it like an adult the consequences can be very severe as to what can happen to them.
Your child should understand the consequences of having sex. In order to broach the topic you should make sure the setting is casual and in a place where they are willing to listen. Kids who feel embarrassed or upset by their surroundings are going to get defensive and they are not going to be willing to talk to about it.
Do not worry about trying to speak on your child’s level. Nothing is more embarrassing to a child then a parent who thinks they truly understand their world. Your child knows about fashionable things like Rocawear clothes. Be true to who you are and the world you come from and speak from that place. It will make a lot more sense to them.
You might want to start by asking your child to ask you questions. Sometimes forcing them, gently, to participate in the discussion will allow them to feel better about talking to you. You might find out that they have a lot of questions you were not even aware of. You could be clearing up a ton of confusion for them.
Your child needs to be educated about sex. Do everything in your power to make it crystal clear to them that you are always there to help them.
