Ask what ‘most’ children in school do. Or, ask yourchild what their friends think about the health educationcurriculum, e.g. ‘Do you and your friends think health edis relevant to you?’ Use TV shows or other media as a springboard. Forexample, make a comment on someone’s treatment ofanother person in a relationship, or refer to an article inthe paper and express your opinion on a homophobiccommunity leader. It might create a discussion, orit might not, but perhaps you’ve communicated yourvalues, which your children may take into consideration.Young people often needto work things out intheir own way.What parents can do Make opportunities for their independent learning by leavingbrochures and books around the house. Bookmark usefulwebsites, or add them to your favorites, and save good onlineresources on the desktop.36 Suggest somewhere or someone to whom they might go foradvice when they need it. Having trustworthy adults other thanparents and carers can be very supportive and sustaining for youngpeople. Visit the Get The Facts youth website (see page 62)for a list of young people’s frequently asked questionsand answers on sex and relationships, and considersharing the website with your child.Some conversation star ters for you and yourteenager — questions you can ask11 How have you changed in the last two years? What doyou like and what do you not like about the changes? How do you think you’ll be different in five more years?Do you think you’ll like these changes? At what age do you think a person is ready to have sex?How do you decide? At what age do you think a person is ready to be aparent? What do you think are the qualities that a parent shouldhave?
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