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A list of things parents can do to help in preventing teenage pregnancy
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1. Communication: Have open and honest conversations about sex, relationships, and contraception with your teenager.
2. Education: Provide information about safe sex practices, contraception options, and the consequences of teenage pregnancy.
3. Set expectations: Establish clear expectations and boundaries for your teen regarding dating, relationships, and sexual activity.
4. Monitor your teen's activities: Know where your teenager is and who they are with, especially during times when they may be at higher risk for engaging in sexual activity.
5. Encourage involvement in extracurricular activities: Encourage your teenager to participate in sports, clubs, or other activities that can help build self-esteem and keep them busy.
6. Build a strong parent-child relationship: Foster a strong bond with your teenager so they feel comfortable coming to you with questions or concerns about sex and relationships.
7. Encourage healthy relationships: Teach your teen about the importance of mutual respect, communication, and consent in relationships.
8. Support access to contraception: If your teenager is sexually active, make sure they have access to contraception and know how to use it effectively.
9. Be a positive role model: Demonstrate healthy relationships, responsible decision-making, and good communication skills in your own life.
10. Seek professional help if needed: If you need guidance or support in talking to your teenager about sexual health, consider seeking advice from a healthcare provider, counselor, or sex education specialist.
2. Education: Provide information about safe sex practices, contraception options, and the consequences of teenage pregnancy.
3. Set expectations: Establish clear expectations and boundaries for your teen regarding dating, relationships, and sexual activity.
4. Monitor your teen's activities: Know where your teenager is and who they are with, especially during times when they may be at higher risk for engaging in sexual activity.
5. Encourage involvement in extracurricular activities: Encourage your teenager to participate in sports, clubs, or other activities that can help build self-esteem and keep them busy.
6. Build a strong parent-child relationship: Foster a strong bond with your teenager so they feel comfortable coming to you with questions or concerns about sex and relationships.
7. Encourage healthy relationships: Teach your teen about the importance of mutual respect, communication, and consent in relationships.
8. Support access to contraception: If your teenager is sexually active, make sure they have access to contraception and know how to use it effectively.
9. Be a positive role model: Demonstrate healthy relationships, responsible decision-making, and good communication skills in your own life.
10. Seek professional help if needed: If you need guidance or support in talking to your teenager about sexual health, consider seeking advice from a healthcare provider, counselor, or sex education specialist.
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