"Sex sells!" Today’s culture tells our teens that sex anywhere, anytime, with anybody, is desirable and that there are no negative repercussions. This, of course, is far from reality. Consider the following facts:
However, there is good news!
National studies of teens aged 12-19 have shown that for years. Isn’t that encouraging? Yet for many parents, the thought of talking to their teen about sex leaves them with a dry mouth, sweaty palms and feeling downright nauseous. If this is how you feel, you are not alone…..but we can help. MFI’s powerful parent workshops are designed to help parents make the most of their unique position of influence in protecting their teens.
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PARENT WORKSHOPS
Maximum Freedom, Inc. strongly believes that you, as parents, are the primary source of sex education for your child. With that in mind, we also know that you appreciate tools that can equip and empower you to guide your teen. Our parent workshops are packed with vital information, practical suggestions, and resources. They would be ideal for a book group, parent group, school or community organization.
You will leave with:
about teen sex
Workshops equipping parents of elementary children are available as well. If you are interested in having us present a parent workshop at your school, small group or organization, please email us at: office@maximumfreedom.org for more information.
ADDITIONAL PARENT RESOURCES
Listed below are some websites that provide helpful information to you as parents. More resources, including additional websites as well as book suggestions, are provided for those who attend our parent workshops.
Medical Institute For Sexual Health
National Library of Medicine: MedlinePlus
The National Youth Risk Behavior Survey
Adolescent's Wellbeing During COVID-19
Parent of a Middle School Student, Clermont County - "Thank you for providing good accurate facts, so our children can now make good sound choices about not having sex. They can proceed with their dreams without interruptions."
"In today's world, the information from this parent program cannot and should not be missed! Thank you, thank you. This was absolutely great!"
- Parent of a High School student.
[i] Centers for Disease Control, 2017.
[ii] American College of Pediatricians. Position Paper January 2010; available at: http//www.acpeds.org
[iii] Albert,B. With One Voice: America’s Adults and Teens Sound Off About Teen Pregnancy. Washington, DC: National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy; 2007; posted by the Medical Institute for Sexual Health, 2015.
[iv] Hallfors DD, Waller MW, Ford CA, Halpern CT, and Brodish PH, Iritani B. “Adolescent Depression and Suicide Risk: Association with Sex and Drug Behavior. American Journal of Preventative Medicine 27 (2004): 224-230.