What's the best way for a father to keep his teenage daughter from having sex?

Answer 1

you can't. you just have to be a decent father & not try to control her because that usually backfires with teenagers.

Answer 2

The best thing you can do for your daughter is to make sure her self-esteem is where it should be. The first thing that will push a young teenage girl to sex is low self-esteem. Also, controlling her will push her to it. Be supportive in everything she takes an interest in, whether it's sports, music, chess, or whatever. Give her a good foundation, a creative outlet. Also, let her know that you remember what it's like to be a teenager and you are there to answer any of her questions or to just be her listener if she ever needs one. Make sure she understands that she deserves the best, and nothing is worth risking stds or pregnancy.

Remember, your daughter is going to go through a lot of emotions during the teenage years. Make sure she knows that she is a beautiful, special person, and, no matter what, she'll always be your little girl. My dad was there for me, and I appreciated it. She will, too.

Answer 3

Well, to be honest with you, you can't. She will have sex whether you want her to or not. You can't watch her every 5 minutes. You can't keep your kids from doing anything no matter how much you don't want them to do something.
All I can tell you is, sit her down and have a talk with her. Tell her how you feel about it. Tell her the consequences of having sex. And most importantly, because you can't keep her from having sex, discuss with her birth control options:condoms in particular. They will keep her from getting pregnant and STD's. You may not want her to have sex, but at least she will be prepared when she is ready. It's hard to think you're daughter is growing up, but they do eventually and you have to treat them as such when they get older. Otherwise, they aren't learning anything by being responsible or prepared for life if you are treating them like a little kid. I hope this helped. Good luck.

Answer 4

As much as you would like to keep her from having sex, you can't. This is the thing with being a teenager-- no matter what rules you set if they are intending on doing something they will do it even if there are consequences.
Yes its scary to think that your teenager may get involved with someone and have sex, but the best thing you could do at this point is be involved in her life.
A lot of times teens wont listen to lectures so maybe you could have a talk with her. Go out and do something together just you and your daughter and then tell her that you love and care about her and that you dont want to see something bad happen to her. Tell her that you understand that at this age she may be thinking about having sex and that you arent telling her what to do, but you would like her to think about her decision to do so. Tell her that you may not like some of the things she does or says but you do care what happens to her and that you just dont want to see her get hurt. Sometimes letting them know how much you care and trying to not set boundaries can help her understand that shes not being forced to do anything but she has to understand the consequences. I think sometimes teens are more tempted to break rules if you set them and if you tell her that you care and want her to make responsible decisions and that it bothers you to think she'll have sex, she may think twice when it comes to that point.
Just dont give lectures and be civil about it.

Answer 5

If she wants to do it, she will, whether you like it or not. The best thing you can do is help her do so responsibly. If you don't educate her about birth control, you'll have real problems on your hands. Let her know she can talk to you without being judged. Help her be selective about the boys she sees, without alienating her. I am a teacher, and I know that my 13-15 year olds are having sex. The problem is that the parents do the "just say no"thing with them and assume that's enough. It isn't. Work on the facts. A well-informed kid is less likely to be stupid, and a kid who feels trusted and respected is less likely to do something untrustworthy and beneath reproach.

Answer 6

speaking as a father chances are you wont be able to keep her from doing it and the more you try the more likely she is to do it your best bet would be to find a female friend or your wife or some thing like that to talk to her make sure she has the education she needs to be safe and protected also have them let her know that you will always be there for her no matter what

Answer 7

A good line of communication. Many times parents don't find out what there children are doing until it's too late. I think it would be best to let her know that if she is dating or considering dating you should welcome the idea of meeting her boyfriends. If you don't have the kind of relationship where your daughter can come and talk to you about things candidly, she may be more likely to sneak around and do such things.

Answer 8

Give her tons of attention, tell her often that you love her and that she can talk to you about anything at any time. Listen to her, know her friends, Be there for her.

It is true that if she has decide to become sexually active there is not much you can do to stop her short of locking her in her room and that is not an option.

Answer 9

Other than never letting them out of your sight..I'm not sure there is much you can do to prevent it. I would talk to her and let her know you are there to answer any questions she has and tell her about birth control and diseases.

I told my girls that I didn't want them to make the same mistakes I made, that I wanted them to wait. But I also didn't want them to get pregnant....so they both got on the pill around 15 years of age.

Answer 10

Talk with her.
Be honest.

Tell her that she should wait till she knows she is loved ans can love in return.

Express that it is truly a once in a life time experience.

Tell her about your first time and what could have made it better.

Trust that you produced a smart child.

Answer 11

Keep her chained in the basement...just remember to feed her and hose her down every now and then. Or failing that, give her aversion therapy. Show her pictures of naked men while giving her electric shocks to her genitals. It builds character.