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Contraception

Contraception

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Teenagers frequently decide not to abstain from sex. The next best option is to discuss the various types of contraceptives and the risks that surface without them. Be informed as a parent so you can make a difference in your child's choices.

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About Birth Control: What Parents Need to Know

One of the toughest decisions that a lot of teens face is whether to have sex. Teens who decide to become sexually ...

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Parents and Teens Talking About Contraception

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Ten Tips for Parents to Help Their Children Avoid Teen Pregnancy

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Fact Sheet: The Next Best Thing--Encouraging Contraceptive Use Among Sexually Active Teens

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Can We Talk About Abstinence and Contraception OR is it a Mixed Message?

Source: Advocates For Youth
Talking to Your Boy About Sex

Source: Education.com
Not Just Another Single Issue: Teen Pregnancy and Athletic Involvement

Source: National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
Are Parents and Teens Talking About Sex?

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Talking To Teens About Safe Sex: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Source: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Adolescent Sexuality

Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall
Ten Tips for Talking With Sexually Active Teens About Contraception

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Involving Youth in Teen Pregnancy Prevention

Source: National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
Parent Power: What Parents Need to Know and Do to Help Prevent Teen Pregnancy

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