Dear Tom
Dear Tom,
You need to understand that although you and your family are African, you now live in a different environment to where you were born. Here in the UK, parental involvement in educating teenagers about sexual health is common.
You and your wife need to improve your communication skills so you can both ‘connect’ with the girls and ensure everybody is relaxed about discussing sex and relationship issues. There is no need for lectures. Casual remarks about the advantages of postponing sex and the risks associated with unsafe sex (e.g. pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections) can make a big impression.
Try and avoid actions that affect your children’s rights, as they could lead to child protection issues. Finally, encourage the girls to access sexual health information that is available from charities and some young people’s websites.
Fola
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