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Once we become parents we are instant advocates for safe sex and protection against STD's, among other things. Many parents push sensitive conversations such as this out of their minds until it is too late. Children as early as 11 years old are having sex. They are experimenting and they're curious. I doubt that teens lay down praying they get STD's, but when they do get one it is to late to go back and talk about it. The best thing we can do is be honest and straight with our children. They are alot smarter than what we give them credit for. Explain to them the effects of each and every STD. Let them know that sometimes they can have it not even know it. Stress the importance of protecting themselves. Point out that some STD's, such as HIV and Herpes are not curable. You have to think for them, even if they do not want to hear it. Drill in their heads. Let them know that not only are STD's painful they could shorten their chances of one day becoming a parent. Talk, talk, talk until you are blue in the face. Trust me they may not act if they hear you, but they do. When they are faced with a situation such as pressure to have unprotected sex, they will think about the things you said. We have to trust our children to make the right decision but if they do not make the right one, let be because they knew and didn't adhere, not because they didn't know.

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