Research findings of parental communication about sex were mixed and inconclusive. The attempts to synthesise findings is complicated by different research methods, wide varied measurements of parent- adolescent communication, and differing perceptions of various groups. The inconsistent and contradictory findings might result from a lack of standard measurements across studies.
Existing studies on parent-child communication about sex have several limitations. First, a number of studies have been undertaken with white teenagers. Further, the findings of the few studies which focused on the ethnic groups found inconsistent findings. Hovell et al. (1994) and Hutchinson (2002) compared the amount of parent-child communication about sex in ethnic groups and found that Latino families communicate less in general and in sex-specific issues than families from other ethnic groups.
In addition, a number of studies of parent-child communication about sex have focused not only on specific sexual topics, but also on global communication (Feldman & Rosenthal, 2000). When specific sexual topics were addressed, however the rates of discussion of each individual topic varied widely (Jaccard et al., 1998).
Moreover, parent-child communication often has been examined from self-reports generally from the teenagers’ perspective only. Even when the research has focused on pairs or parental perspectives, agreement or disagreement between reports of such communication has rarely been addressed. Many papers that focused on how teenagers’ and parents’ report conversations, found that most mothers believed that they discussed sex more than their teenagers perceived (Chung et al., 2007).
Finally, a number of studies have focused on the freque...
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...Wamoyi et al. (2010), Tanzanian parents demonstrated that HIV/AIDS was the only thing that they often talked about with their children because it was considered as shameful and was a disease associated with extreme suffering.
Two studies of attitudes and perceptions of parents about the content of discussions on sex found that Greek parents perceived the most important topic for parental sex education to their teenagers was AIDS and STIs (37%), the second priority was contraception, and the third was relationships. The topic of abortion was the fourth priority (Kirana et al., 2007). Nigerian parents perceived that the most important topic that parents should provide to their children was life and relationship skills, the second priority was sexual health such as sexually transmitted infections, and the third priority was personal hygiene (Akinwale et al.,2009).
In summary, sexual knowledge should be more public and other information about sexual practices. Even, though for now America is still against sexual freedom to be made public. In time, the organization will stop limiting use of contraception, suggest that it does not work, and limit the knowledge young adults acquire about sex. Only with that, knowledge will help your children plan accordingly for their future.
Families are often broken when the communication among the parties falls through. In “The Sleepover Question” by Amy Schalet and “Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid, we can compare and contrast the attitude from the parents towards the young girls on sexual behavior and over all sexual relations. Although Schalet and Kincaid initially seem to disagree that it is vital for the teens to be open and trust their parents about their issues and sexual experiences, Kincaid expresses her idea and implies to her daughter that young ladies should not act like “sluts” and learn how to do domestic labor instead. Even though, both of these authors support the idea of communication among parents and their children, they have specific discussions about certain topics,
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Overall, this article provides and does a good job of discussing gatekeeping and why and how it occurs. I think it would make it better if they did a more widespread study to find out if teens really have such unhealthy view of sexuality. This would help to get a better understanding for the parents and would give us better insight from teens.
Every parent gets nervous when it comes time to have the “talk” with their child. Some parents choose to just be upfront with their child, and others choose not to say anything at all but, sex education is a very important thing. Everyone should inform their children and not rely on others to do the job no matter what the situation may be.
...ildren for experimenting with their sexuality; to discover who they are once they become of age, because in their rebellious phases they might decide to do this just to spite you. As research indicates and from personal experience, parents who are able to talk honestly to their kids about sex tend to be those with open family communication styles and whose parents talked with them about sex. Adolescents who feel close to their parents and who believe that their parents support them are likely to adopt sexual attitudes similar to their parents’ and to limit or delay their sexual activities. There are many things that can be learned from Randa Jarrar’s A Map of Home, and the importance of sexual awakening is just one of those themes.
A large number of teenagers are reluctant to have to talk with their parents about sex, they offend feel like they
3. Given the restrictions placed on adolescents, their yearning for independence, and a sex drive heightened by high levels of sex hormones, it is not surprising that many adolescents report frequent conflict with their families (Rathus, et al.
Most parents prefer not to talk about these two topics and rely on the educational system to teach their children, but sex education is often not sufficient enough. However, parents are not obligated to educate their children on such topics since some do rely on their schools to provide classes. Children do surf the internet for their questions to be answered, which can lead them to discover more than they are supposed to. Meanwhile, most parents decide to discuss such subjects when their children are more mature. The ages of the Gutfasson children are unknown, but their exposure to such elements will surely permit them to be more comfortable and accepting in the
Research has already shown parent sexual orientation has no significant effect on children’s psychological adjustment in Wainright, Russell, and Patterson (2004) as well as Rivers, Poteat, and Noret (2008). There has been a stereotype that a man and a women should raise a child and if not the child would be “confused” about gender behavior, identity and sexual orientation. Wainright, Russell, and Patterson (2004) study has shown that parental sexual orientation has no effect of adolescent romantic attractions and behaviors. The results of their study show that children of same sex parents have a significant relationship quality. There was no significant difference in children’s’ general role behavior, children’s sexual orientation, gender identity, children’s’ cognitive development and psychological adjustment. Having same sex parents has no impact on a child’s gender role behavior, sexual orientation, gender identity, cognitive development and psychological adjustment. Having a same-sex parent has no impact on a child but rather the relationship that the child has with the parent no matter the parent’s sexual orientation. The relationship between the parent and the child s what can
Having comprehensive sex education in the schools gives teens safe place to discuss these issues in fact it has been shown that. Seeing that some teens are shy about asking the important questions from their parents, and the parents themselves are not always comfortable or brave enough to answer these questions which can be harmful the child. Having this be taught at the schools wil...
The lack of agreement about children’s sexual education in Muslim societies forces us to explore different aspects of this topic systematically (Merghati-khoei, 2013). Parents said they were neither ready nor qualified to educate their children about sexuality. A majority of mothers raised’ ‘inability’’ as an important resolve their own parent–child interactions. Children are viewed as sexually innocent and numerous members of these societies are worried that children will become sexually active as a consequence of education (Orgocka, 2004). Sexology, and pediatric fields point out that sexuality-related awareness does not cause inappropriate behaviors among children, but unawareness does (Orgocka, 2004). Many mutual religious teachings lead to women feeling awkward about discussing sexually related knowledge with their children even though it can be said that the Holy Quran underlined the value of pursuing and gaining knowledge (Eidhamar
Parents and caregivers have an important role in influencing their adolescent about sexuality. They are the first to teach their children about sexual things such as the proper names for genitals, where babies come from, and their attitudes about behaviors like masturbation can influence if sexuality is something natural or something of which to be ashamed (Crooks & Baur, 2014). Parents are not the only influences children and adolescents have regarding sexuality. Other influences include: siblings, schools, and the media also influence them.
Turner, Matthew Paul. What You Didn't Learn from Your Parents about Sex: A Guide to a Touchy Subject. Colorado Springs, CO: TH1NK, 2006. Print.
Rates of sexually transmitted disease and teen pregnancy are higher in the United States than in any other domesticated country. Not surprising since American culture has brought sex to the forefront over the last few decades. The need for comprehensive sex education in schools can teach children that the romanticized relationships and sexual interactions in the media aren’t showing the whole story. For children with ...