Journal Article
Timing of Parent and Child Communication About Sexuality Relative to Children's Sexual Behaviors
Jan 1, 2010
Are Adolescents Talking with Their Parents About Sex Before Becoming Sexually Active?
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Examines parent-child discussions of sexual behavior. Finds consistency in the timing and content of such discussions; however, many parents and children do not discuss key topics, such as birth control, before adolescents become sexually active.
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