Teens and sex

Parents who have passed the "where do babies come from?" stage usually breathe a sigh of relief, thinking it's the end of it. But the topic of sex is bound to rear its head once again when their children reach puberty. This is the stage in life when girls start developing breasts, hips widen and begin to menstruate. Children see an increase in body hair, their voices crack, penis and testicles grow and begin to have nocturnal emissions or "wet dreams." Suddenly, the sons and daughters to be impossible to cope. They are constantly susceptible and irritable, like the glory of being contrary and love to play the rebel. This is the time when most parents want their children were babies again.

Most teenagers become very conscious and sensitive about the way they look and the changes in their bodies. Parents need to help their children adjust to their sexually maturing and changing bodies. This is the stage in life when children need to be informed about sexuality, sexual intercourse and its consequences. Some teenagers may bring up the topic themselves directly or indirectly. Sometimes parents may have to take the initiative to address the issue. If as a parent, one is shy when talking about a private issue as a child, say what you feel. This will serve to put the parent and child at ease.

Menstruation

The period marks the onset of puberty in girls. Sometimes the girls start to menstruate before they are told or are aware of what it means. One can only imagine how a young man feels when he discovers she is bleeding and has no idea what is happening. Therefore it is essential that mothers discuss menstruation and its implications with their daughters all the time hoping that girls begin to menstruate. The tone that mothers make when discussing menstruation affect the attitudes of their daughters to it. Some mothers describe it as a curse, some mothers are embarrassed and 'keywords' to refer to it, others emphasize that it is a "sensitive" period for women. The fact is that menstruation is a normal bodily process and not in any way prevent a woman to continue with their daily routine. While some women experience cramping, a feeling of swelling and breast pain, these symptoms are rarely severe enough to give life to a standstill. When a girl is on the threshold of womanhood should not feel fear, shame or resentment. Mothers should give their daughters the impression that menstruation is a rite of passage, a part of growth and something that was expected.