2007-01-11 04:24:30 · 14 answers · asked by Jasmine_ Shante_ P 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Because they stick their heads in the sand and think "not my kid". If they think they keep their kid in the dark about everything, it won't ever happen, and they don't have to deal with it. (Those are usually the promiscious kids who are pregnant by 14 and have an STD by 16.)
2007-01-11 06:05:38 · answer #1 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Embarrassment I guess.
Unfortunately sex education is being left up to schools. Which would be fine, in theory as the schools *should* have more up-to-date information than parents will (of course parent's can do research too). However there is too much bias and politics in school.
My mom actually just gave me a radio and told me what time "The Sunday Night Sex Show with Sue Johanson" was on (the radio show has be replaced by different TV shows). Sue Johanson is a marvelous resource, mind you the show tends not to focus on the absolute basics. But between Sue and a book on the basics I think kids would receive a well rounded education.
Check her out:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sue_Johanson
2007-01-11 12:56:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fortunately, many parents do talk with their teenagers about sex, pregnancy and the risks of stds. Other parents just don't know how to start the conversation and hope the school will educate their children about sex. Those are the children at high risk, and they are left to learn by experience.
When my daughter was a freshman in high school, I took her and some of her friends to Planned Parenthood to learn everything they could about safe sex!
2007-01-11 12:44:30 · answer #3 · answered by AnnieD 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the fact that some parents might feel uncomfortable talking with their teens about that, as many parents still see them as their babies. We need to get over that so the kids can make informed decision. If they are really wanting to have sex, then it is time for the parents to talk about protection, birth control and condoms..
2007-01-11 12:54:27 · answer #4 · answered by amarilysusa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most parents feel that if they avoid talking about sex all together with their children than it wont ever be a problem. thats where they go wrong. i never had the "talk" but then again i had respect and morals for myself but there alotta lil whores ~boys and girls~ out there. parents need to get over it. its guna happen sooner or later, y not let ur children be informed on what they decide to do?
2007-01-11 14:33:02 · answer #5 · answered by JENN 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is this misguided view that talking about it makes them go out an do it, which I think is ridiculous! You have to talk to them about it so they know what to expect and can learn, hopefully, to wait. If they aren't going to wait, then they should be taught about protection. Of course, some people are just embarrassed, too, I guess. You have to get over that and talk to your kids!
2007-01-11 12:34:35 · answer #6 · answered by Shelley L 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They're too busy working 60 hour weeks to pay for the spoiled rotten kids. My Mom took me to the doctors when I was 17 and had a boyfriend for over a year. She didn't want any grandbabies that she would have to raise.
2007-01-11 12:34:19 · answer #7 · answered by Melissa R 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Because they don't need to. I've learned about that stuff in sec 1 then for two terms in sec 2 and then 2 terms in sec 3 (more scientifically in biologie) and then every now and then in sec 4.
2007-01-11 12:36:14 · answer #8 · answered by Katrina 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They are scared and it's annoying because many teens know nothing about STD's or pregnancy prevention...
2007-01-11 12:31:58 · answer #9 · answered by Love always, Kortnei 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because some parents are naive enough to believe that if they don't talk about it the child won't do it.
2007-01-11 12:31:53 · answer #10 · answered by Lilel 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋