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Reader Stories: The Big Talk – How Did It Go For You?

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Talking to your teen about sex or sexuality issues is one of the hardest jobs to do for many parents. Plus, your really need to have more than one talk about it. And these talks need to change as your child gets older and moves towards becoming a young adult. But many parents feel the first talk is the hardest as it is the ice breaker. How did it go for you and your teen?

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Share how you started the conversation about sex or a particular sexuality issue, like masturbation, homosexuality, etc.
Was your teen receptive? Did you listen as well as talk?

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What lessons did you learn? Share tips with other readers.

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