A Parent-Teen Conversation Starter

Here are some questions to help you clarify your feelings and concerns. A parent and the teenager complete the answers individually, then get together to discuss the responses, or simply choose a couple to discuss.

For Parents:

Please complete the following regarding your teenager's sexuality:

• I get most upset when I think about...
• The worst thing that could happen is...
• The best thing that could happen is...
• Some of the things I want for my son's or daughter's future are...
• If my teenager were gay, lesbian or bisexual I would feel...
• My personal belief is that sex is appropriate for teenagers when...
• When faced with an unplanned pregnancy, I think the best thing for a young person to do is...
• To me, some ways that teenagers may express their sexuality include...

For Teenagers:

Please complete the following regarding your sexuality:

• I get most upset when I think about...
• The worst thing that could happen is...
• The best thing that could happen is...
• Some of the things I want for my future are:
• My personal belief is that sex is appropriate for teenagers when...
• When faced with an unplanned pregnancy, I think the best thing for teens to do is...
• Some ways I think I may express my sexual feelings include...
• I think homosexuality is...