Parents of sexually healthy adolescents

• Demonstrate value, respect, acceptance, and trust in their adolescent children.   
• Model sexually healthy attitudes in their own relationships.   
  
• Maintain a non-punitive stance toward sexuality.   
  
• Are knowledgeable about sexuality.
• Discuss sexuality with their children.   
  
• Provide information on sexuality to their children.   
  
• Seek appropriate guidance and information as needed.   
  
• Try to understand their son's or daughter's point of view.   
  
• Help their daughter or son gain an understanding of their values.   
• Set and maintain limits for dating and other activities outside of school.   
  
• Stay actively involved in their son's or daughter's life.   
  
• Ask questions about friends and romantic partners.
• Provide a supportive and safe environment for their children.   
  
• Offer to assist adolescents in accessing health care services.   
• Help their daughter or son plan for their future.