Many parents are worried that too much information will encourage teenagers to experiment with sex. Because of thier own discomfort about the topic, they are unable to provide accurate sexual education.
Teenagers do have basic knowledge on sex and contraception, characterised by significant gaps and inaccuracies. However, information about sexuality is mostly provided by educators and teachers and not by parents.
Educators and teachers share the philosophy of teenage sexual activity and because of their own discomfort about the topic, are unable to provide accurate sexual and contraceptive education as part of the learning experience.
Many parents are worried that too much information will encourage teenagers to experiment with sex.
No, they don’t! Information on emergency contraceptives is lacking and pregnancy risk-taking has been linked to lack of knowledge about contraception in general. Many teenagers prefer the pill or condoms and sometimes both, but many lack the knowledge and skills using the contraception effectively.
