Adolescent Sexual Behavior Parents Adopt

The teenagers turned out to prefer their parents rather than the media or friends as role models to have a healthy sexual behavior. This is especially true in adolescents who come from families who openly discuss sexuality issues.

According to a survey conducted in Canada to 1100 mothers who have teenagers and 1,200 adolescents aged 14-17 years. 45 percent of teens make known their parents as role models and 32 percent prefer to imitate the behavior of his friend. Teens who make celebrities as role models only 15 percent.

The teenagers can discuss openly about sexuality issues with their parents are generally more aware of the risks and consequences of sexually transmitted diseases.

"Good communication within the family, including the issue of sexual health is very influential on responsible sexual behavior," said Dr.Jean-Yves Frappier, researchers from the University of Montreal, who conducted the survey.

Unlike the answer to the teens, it turns out nearly 78 percent of mothers feel their children make friends as role models in matters of sex. The mothers also answered the fathers are less willing to engage in educating their children on sexual health issues.

"Parents are many who underestimate their role in the lives of their children," said Frappier. In addition to opening the dialog that opens, parents are also advised to give examples of healthy sexual behavior and responsibility.



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