If I'm 14, should my parents have given me some kind of "sex talk" by now?

Question

Just wondering. Title says it all.

Answer 1

Yes, in an ideal world your parents should have talked to you all along about appropriate things for your age, including sex. I feel strongly that it is their responsibility. However, some truly well meaning and good parents just can't bring themselves to find the words to discuss this topic with their children. Unfortunately, this leaves you ignorant of some very important information that you have every right to know. There is an excellent book called, "It's Perfectly Normal" that includes lots of questions and answers that people your age are interested in. There's also one put out by the same author (can't remember the name) called "It's So Amazing" that is geared toward slightly younger kids. You may find it useful though if your knowledge is lacking.

Answer 2

Yes, but you cannot always rely on your parents for this talk. A lot of parents are not comfortable thinking about their baby as a person who could have sex. Make sure you listen at school when they give the sex talks. If you really want, you could start the conversation about it with your parents. Just don't believe your friends because most likely they don't know what they are talking about. The biggest thing is just don't do it!!! You need a job and a way to raise a child if you end up with one!!

Answer 3

In my opinion - YES!!! From what i have been told, i started asking when i was about 5 years old, and i was given the talk - warts and all. 14 is an age where you can be very vulnerable, and if you do not know all the 'in's and out's' (excuse the pun), it can also be very dangerous. If you haven't been given the sex talk yet, you can either just straight out ask your parents, or there are lots of realistic online references which you can trust to tell you the truth. I hope i have helped.

Answer 4

hell yea you should get the sex talk by know. i suppose that your going to start high school soon and i think this cause yousay your 14 you will probably learn a couple things about sex but not all. if you want to learn a lot watch a show call "talk sex with sue johanson " it comes out in the oxygen channel on sundays at 11PM she is the best youll learn a lot from her i know i did. just cause you see shes an old lady dont think she doesnt know she knows a lot of stuff trust me. you should be prepard for the future so you can be safe. well hope i help and take it easy

Answer 5

I'm 18 and have just recently moved out of my parent's home.

They've NEVER given me the talk and I don't think they ever will now!

In this day and age, the youth isn't in the dark about sex. I was in 8th grade when I finally figured out what sex was! Pretty sad, I know. But most parents just don't approach their kids about these things anymore. I wish they would, that way the teen pregnancy rate would go down.

You should approach your parents about it if they won't. It's good to be informed. And just think about how uncomfortable it would make them! Lol.

Answer 6

Generally yes. Parents should give the talk about a year or 2 before puberty if not for any other reason to warn them of the hormonal effects that come along with puberty and then sex, the WHOLE pregnancy process, and protection.

Answer 7

Yes, your parents should have talked to you about sex by now. It sounds like they need to be reminded you are a teenager now, and you've started to mature both physically and sexually. It will be uncomfortable and little embarrassing, but you need to ask them to please speak to you about puberty, adult responsibility, respecting yourself and others, dating, how to find a good mate, reproduction, sex, and the morals and responsibilities which surround sex. Don't let them off the hook! Even if you know a thing or two already, there is no substitute for the experience and knowledge your parents have.

Answer 8

Yes,
I was 11 yrs old when mine told me I guess I didn't completley understand it but I had somewhat of an idea already.
My best friend gave me even more serious sex talks when I was younger too.She educated me about sex before my parents got around to it! how bout that huh? Then I started understanding it more when I was about 12 or so.
maybe your parents think you already know about it.

Answer 9

The important factor is 'age-appropriate' information.
You should already know where babies come from.
Perhaps they're hoping the school will cover the basics.
What you need is the ethics; which your religion teaches.
Sex is primarily intended to produce babies.
Until you are prepared to support them, abstain.
Get through the next 4 years of your education.
Then there will be lots of time for investigation.

Answer 10

It's sad, but teenagers are having sex younger and younger these days. It's important that parents talk to their kids before they make a stupid mistake. Consider yourself lucky. Even if you plan on having sex in the not-to-distant future, at least your knowlegdable.