“In this age it just happens. They’re not emotionally ready but the media is pushing them.”
Father of a 16-year-old girl

“A 15-year-old should not have sex.”
Father of a 16-year-old girl

“Parents should talk to kids whether they are doing it or not. We need to be open-minded and protect our kids.”
Mother of a 16-year-old girl

“Wait until marriage.”
Father of an 18-year-old girl

“Sex is good but not at that age. Boys want to experience it. I had her when I was 14.”
Mother of a 14-year-old girl

“There is a lack of information and discipline and too much peer pressure.”
Mother of a 13-year-old girl.

“Against it. Society has made it too casual.”
Father of a 14-year-old boy

“As long as it’s consensual, beyond 16, have fun!”
Mother of an 18-year-old boy

“They have no business having teen sex.”
Father of a 17-year-old girl

“Stay tight to wear white.”
father of a 13-year-old girl

“I don’t think it should happen, but I’m being a hypocrite there.”
father of an 18-year-old boy

“It depends on the person. I know men over 40 who still shouldn’t be having sex.”
father of a 17-year-old boy

“As long as it’s consensual, beyond 16, have fun!”
mother of an 18-year-old boy

What activity is appropriate for teens?
“Kissing is okay, but no more.”
Father of an 18-year-old girl

“Kissing and petting.”
Mother of a 17-year-old girl

“Kissing and handholding.”
Father of a 14-year-old boy

“I don’t think any is appropriate. The only exception is engaged to be married.”
Mother of a 17-year-old boy

“Sexual activity in a long-term relationship.”
Mother of a 16-year-old girl

“First base. The other bases lead to a home run.”
mother of a 17-year-old girl

What activity is not appropriate?
“Oral and anal sex. That’s about it”
Mother of a 13-year-old boy

“I’d be upset if my son were gay.”
Father of a 14-year-old boy

“The kinky stuff. I don’t know, whatever is possible these days.”
Father of a 15-year-old girl

“Group sex.”
Father of a 14-year-old boy

“Sex in public places.”
Father of a 13-year-old boy

“Anything if you are forcing the girl, but everything is fine if it’s agreed upon.”
Mother of a 17-year-old boy

“You should not indulge in sex unless you have a job to support buying condoms or birth control, because sex is responsibility.”
Mother of a 16-year-old girl

“Teens having sex with adults.”
Father of a 17-year-old boy

“Not using protection.”
Father of a 14-year-old girl

“Having multiple partners and doing it in crazy places.”
Mother of a 16-year-old boy

“Sex isn’t appropriate. Oral, anal, it’s all sex.”
father of a 16-year-old girl

“Sex with prostitutes.”
mother of a 16-year-old boy

“You should not indulge in sex unless you have a job to support buying condoms or birth control.”
mother of a 16-year-old girl

Do you talk to your kids about sex?
“Yes, since he was 10 or even younger.”
Mother of an 18-year-old boy

“I tell him to always protect himself from AIDS and getting a girl pregnant. I tell him to try to be with the same girl and not be promiscuous.”
Mother of an 18-year-old boy

“Use a condom, try to abstain. There is no rush.”
Father of a 14-year-old boy

“On occasion. I talk to them about my own experiences.”
Father of an 18-year-old girl

“It doesn’t come up, but it’s implied.”
Mother of a 16-year-old girl

“I often tell him to wait because his hormones are controlling him.”
Mother of a 17-year-old boy

“A tiny bit. I’m here if they have questions.”
Father of a 17-year-old girl.

“Yes, because going to college is difficult if you’re pregnant.”
Father of a 14-year-old girl

“A father should talk to a boy about sex. From the mother, it’s embarrassing.”
Mother of a 15-year-old boy

“The last time I did I was sweating because he started asking too many personal questions.”
mother of a 13-year-old boy

“I talk about disease. Never talk about pleasure: It encourages them.”
mother of an 18-year-old girl

“I often tell him to wait because his hormones are controlling him.”
mother of a 17-year-old boy

“I gave my son pointers on flirting.”
father of a 15-year-old boy

“Yes, because going to college is difficult if you’re pregnant.”
father of a 14-year-old girl

Are your kids open with you about sex?
Yes......................43
To an extent...14
No........................42
No answer........1

“If I badger him, he’ll explain.”
Mother of a 17-year-old boy.

“No, but he’ll tell me if he’s kissed a girl. I can read him like a book.”
Father of a 13-year-old boy

“She tells me who she has sex with.”
Mother of a 14-year-old girl