Spit It Out Already, Teens Need To Know About Sex
If children don’t learn about sex from their parents, they’re going to get the info from their friends. And that can be a major problem – since it’s usually wrong. The trick to talking to your kids about S-E-X is to start teaching the birds and the bees when children are as young as 6 or 7. Teach them little by little. They won’t be ready for all the details all at once. The more you talk about sex the easier it will be.
Kids with open parents are more likely to come to their parents when they have questions or are considering having sex for the first time. Get over the embarrassment. It’s more important to protect your children against pregnancy and STDs. For more information on exactly what to do, visit www.takingwithkids.org.










Comments
tyra i am 8 years old and i know about sex i just got a new step mother and i am soooooooooooooooooooooooooo scared to tell anyone ectep my best friends nicole and katie they told their mom but i am scard what shuld i do
Posted by: | January 31, 2009 8:43 PM
well i would like to no how girls fall in love
Posted by: ashley | November 17, 2008 12:50 PM
hi tyra im a huge fan of yours and really wish i can meet you well thanks for putting that show parents should talk to there kids about sex im 14
Posted by: lilibeth | June 16, 2008 9:16 AM
hey ty im from SA and i love your show bt i think u should have more shows on teens like dating older men and violence in schools.lungi from SOUTH AFRICA
Posted by: lungile | March 13, 2008 1:04 PM
Tyra, I really like the fact that you reach out and tell parents to talk to their children about sex. My parents have not mentioned sex to me and I am now 15. I am confused about things. I hope after showing them this they will tell me what they perfer.
Posted by: Frani | November 19, 2007 12:55 PM
HEY Tyra!~ I love you and your show and I watch you everyday, I can't wait till Wednsday when Beyonce is appearing, I love her too. I have alot of questions to ask you and hopefully you'll try to keep contact with me and we can talk. LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Destiny | November 19, 2007 11:11 AM
hey tyra,
i really admire you and i love your show. i definitely think it's important for parents to talk to their kids about sex because they could end up like my sister who was not educated enough about it by my mother and she ended up getting raped, so i think that it's a great thing that you're doing by raising the awareness about how vital and important it is for parents to educate their kids.
ps: i love your show....and you too!
Posted by: kizzy | November 19, 2007 9:42 AM
hey tyra whats up i watch ur show like every day and i just love it !!! i think that parents should be able to talk to their kids about sex no matter their age, believe me if my mom would've talked to me earlier i probably woludn't have done it at the age i was . but any was much love to you and ill talk to you later
Posted by: katie | November 19, 2007 9:14 AM
HEY TYRA I HAVE A QUESTION THAT I AM REALLY CONFUSED ABOUT SOME GIRLS START THEIR MENSTRUAL AROUND 9 YEARS OLD AND I HAVED A 7 YEAR OLD WHEN DO YOU HAVE THAT TALK WITH THEM ABOUT THEIR MENSTRUAL AND SEX THEN THEY KNOW CAUSE I NEVER HAD ANY ONE HAVE THAT TALK WITH ME AND WHEN IT CAME I WAS SCARED I DONT WANT THAT TO HAPPEN TO MY DAUGHTER OR HER GO TO SOMEONE ELSE ABOUT IT. THANKS TYRA... LOVE YOU GIRL... MICHELLE
Posted by: MICHELLE | November 19, 2007 7:23 AM
Dear Tyra I've been watchig your recent shows about young people and sex. I also even read some of the people comments and its true what there saying. Im 18 years old I have 2 kids which yes I know its alot but, you know what I never thought the seriousness of sex. I knew that you could get sick and I knew you could pregnant. But, what I didnt know how I felt at that moment. And to all the girls that read my comment." Take it easy because its not easy being a young mother of 2".Sex is very serious.
Posted by: Kristen | November 18, 2007 10:12 PM
Tyra, yes I write to you again :) I'm sorry but I want to meet you so much.It's pity I'm from Bulgaria.It's too far.On November 22 it's my birhday :) It's impossible to have a contact with you, but will try always :) I love you
You biggest fan,
Dessy
Posted by: Desislava | November 17, 2007 2:31 PM
Hey Tyra!I'm 13 years old and I watched the show Thursday!I am glad you had that show!It kind of made me realize that I can talk to my mom about sex anytime I need to!Well I just thought I would let you know that!
lovealways-Jessie
from Uriah,Al
Posted by: Jessie | November 16, 2007 8:26 PM
HEY Tyra.....I was really shocked by some of the comments that the "teens" had about the discussion. It really is weird about the things that "us" kids think. From your fan.
P.S. I used the word "us" because I am a teen, that is a fan ( I LOVE ANTM)BYE
Posted by: Tianna | November 16, 2007 3:30 PM
I love the fact that you did this show, i think a lot of teens and their parents needed a way to explain things without feeling embarassed! you're great! I also really love the fact that you are so open with people, it's like "if tyra can say/do it then so can I" you truly give people the courage to be them selves! love you!!!!!!
Posted by: shannon | November 16, 2007 3:16 PM
I love the fact that you did this show, i think a lot of teens and their parents needed a way to explain things without feeling embarassed! you're great! I also really love the fact that you are so open with people, it's like "if tyra can say/do it then so can I" you truly give people the courage to be them selves! love you!!!!!!
Posted by: shannon | November 16, 2007 3:13 PM
hey tyra i saw the show yesterday and it was a good show. One thing that bothered me was that you didnt acknowledge the fact that some teens maybe afraid to talk to their parents about sex because they are afraid they might be judged. In society teens are told they are too young to fall in love, too young to have sex too young to do anything and when they do those things society judges them so they feel embarassed and afraid to tell people about their experiences. I think society should judge less and accept the fact teens do have sex and they shouldnt be judged
Posted by: societysdutchess | November 16, 2007 8:37 AM
Hi Tyra,i like the wway you do reviel all the things that kids do while their parents are not around.it is nice to know that atleast there is someone out there who cares andwilling to help the teens ther and not just to sweep the issue under the carpet.I hope that God shows you the right things to do to those kids even if it might not seem right to many.
Posted by: steve | November 16, 2007 6:38 AM
Hi Tyra, I was amazed, and enlightened by your show today. I became a mother at 19, my boy is about to be 8. It's hard not to worry when you see what we are all exposed to on a day to day basis. Your show provided important information and tips for both parents and kids. I knew the time would come eventually to have that talk and now I know how to approach it. There's more than just educating our kids about it, we also have to instill self worth and teach them what love really is. I am posting a blog and a bulleting on my profile on myspace because most of my friends have teens or preteens and the link above does have a lot of helpful information. Hopefully we can spread the word to parents and kids. Thanks for covering that topic.
Posted by: Victoria | November 15, 2007 9:30 PM
Hey Tyra,
I saw your show and I really think that it was informative...REALLY informative. I'm 11 years old but I still agree on talking to your children at age 9 or 10. I haven't had "the talk" yet, but I will soon.
Posted by: Erin | November 15, 2007 5:53 PM
Hey Tyra, today's show was much needed for me. I'm 15 years old and I think you're absolutely right about kids talking to their parents but... Look at it from our point of view. It's so awkward and seems even nasty to talk with parents about sex because you first have to admit that they acctually KNOW what they are talking about (ew..)And then you acctually have to listen to everything. It's a stressful experience that I honestly try my best to avoid. So now that we know it's good to talk.. teach us how to talk without it being ridiculously awkward.
Posted by: Ali | November 15, 2007 4:04 PM
heyy tyra
i watched your show
and i think it kind
of helped me to make a better descision thnx
Posted by: Emily | November 15, 2007 4:03 PM
Hey tyra, I loved your show!
Im 17 and I'm 6months pregnant.
It so true how teens don't really know anything about sex, STD's and how they can prevent pregnancy, and they try to learn from friends, and what they see on TV. Parents are scared to talk about what could be going on in their childs life, but it's normal and it's better for them. It's better to talk to them at a young age then to not talk to them at all, and kids don't want to know that their parents had sex because it's "nasty" for everyone, but it's better if we talk to our parents instead of trying to find out for ourselves
Posted by: Selmy | November 15, 2007 3:07 PM
Hi Tyra..i just wonder how if i wanna tell my bf and i to both to have a body check...dont know what way i would tell him that cuz in case i just wanna be sure is no disease going on
Posted by: Diana | November 15, 2007 2:16 PM
I think this was a great show. It's a touchy subject for sure. I've sort of had "the talk" with my mother. it didn't go into great detail, but she always would have been willing to talk about anything. I grew up knowing I should respect myself, and that others should respect me as well. I kept my virginity until last year,I was 19 and in love. My mom has always been supportive and was there for me long-distance while I was away at college and my boyfriend and I had our first pregnancy scare. I have always been smart about it, and have no regrets.
Posted by: Chase | November 15, 2007 2:00 PM
Hey tyra! i am thirteen years old and i think it is gross to talk to my parents about sex!
oi vey!
just the thought about it gives me chills!
i was never able to talk about it around my parents! although i talk about it and ask questions to my 18 year old cousin!
my mom talks to me at times but... i usually tell her that i dont like to talk about it or to talk about something else!
i mean, they do try to talk to me about it, its just i dont feel confortable!
-dominique
Posted by: Dominique | November 15, 2007 1:58 PM