Ages & Stages

Dating & Sex

Parents are a teenager's primary source of information and guidance in matters of sex, sexuality, dating and love. "The Talk" should be an ongoing series of discussions that take place whenever your teenager has a question concerning sex or whenever a "teachable moment" presents itself.

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Confidentiality for Teens Considering Abortion: AAP Policy Explained

The AAP believes laws requiring parent's involvement in a teen's abortion are not effective, and may cause harm. And while there is a lot of disagreement and debate about these laws, there is one thing that all of us can agree on: Abortion among teenagers should be made less necessary, not more difficult and dangerous.

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Adolescent Sexuality: Talk the Talk Before They Walk the Walk
Choosing Adoption
Coming Out: Information for Parents of LGBTQ Teens
Confidentiality for Teens Considering Abortion: AAP Policy Explained
Contraception Explained: Birth Control Options for Teens & Adolescents
Deciding to Wait
Expect Respect: Healthy Relationships
For Teens: How to Make Healthy Decisions About Sex
Health Concerns for Gay and Lesbian Teens
Help Pregnant Teens Know Their Options: AAP Policy Explained
Helping Teen Parents and Their Children Build Healthy Futures
Helping Teens Resist Sexual Pressure
No Condom, No Sex
Preventing Unplanned Parenthood
Signs of Teen Dating Violence
Teaching Teens To Use Condoms Faithfully
Teen Love Connection
When Should Teens Use Emergency Contraception?
When To Let Your Teenager Start Dating