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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a parent who immigrated to the United States when my daughter was born, I was raised in a country where cultural norms, religious beliefs, and social expectations strongly discourage premarital sex. Romantic relationships prior to college are discouraged and are seen as distractions from pursuing education and personality development. The prevailing belief is that teenage minds are not mature enough to handle the emotional challenges that come with committed relationships.

I visit these forums to gain a general understanding of how parents in the suburban NOVA area approach issues related to teenagers. Is sexual abstinence not emphasized among teenagers anymore? Do parents here generally accept that teenagers will somehow engage in sex and so focus on guiding them to practice safe sex? If a parent engages in open conversations about safe sex and its significance, wouldn't it imply indirectly to their teenager that the parent acknowledges their child will likely engage in sexual activity and is accepting of it? Would a teenager perceive their parent as old fashioned if they emphasize on sexual abstinence at least until after high school or college entrance? How do you help your teenager understand preserving self dignity involves valuing their own body and personal boundaries, and that it should not be compromised in casual sexual encounters, even if safe sex precautions are taken? [/quote]

Parents are having more conversations instead of the "only abstinence" approach and kids are now having LESS sex than teens in the 70-90's.

I also believe woman aren't allowing themselves to be treated like a piece of meat and are the ones truly choosing when/where. I think there is much less peer pressure in person.  But I do believe there is much more pressure to send pics/videos.

I also know there are more pills, date rape drugs, and other things out there that wasn't before.  But I also know weed is much more the norm than alcohol which is in favor of girls not getting wasted and assaulted.

Society is always changing.  I think you give both boys and girls the sex talk, you can say I think you will be safer and feel more pride in yourself if you wait until you are older.  I think if you use family, religious, or culture views as a reason why THEY shouldn't have sex, will ultimately backfire.  I think you have to treat it in a way they will understand.  [/quote]

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