News | Topic: Parents

1 In 5 Parents Say They’ll Never Have ‘The Talk’ With Their Kids

According to a recent study, six in 10 American parents say they were raised to think sex was “taboo.” Read the article here.

What Is Gender Creative Parenting?

What it is, and why parents are choosing to parent this way. Read the article here.

Scotland Will let Pupils Change Gender Aged 4 Without Their Parents’ Consent

Teachers are also told not to question a child’s request to choose a new name or use a different toilet. Read the article here.

Parents’ Fears Over Sexting And Abuse Among Teenagers

Talking To Your Kids About Sex: The Surprising Way To Reduce Anxiety And Depression

Protect Young Minds provides a transcription and video of an interview between Kristen Jenson and Dr. Christy Kane. Kristen and Dr. Kane discuss the importance of talking to kids about sex and how that contributes to their mental health. Watch or read here.

Father Jailed For Refusing To Affirm Daughter As Male

Imagine a world where you can be jailed for attempting to protect your child from medical assault. Read the article here.

Is Marriage Becoming Irrelevant?

29% say it is very important for a couple to marry if they have a child, down from 38% in 2013. Read the report here.

‘Transhood’: New HBO Max Documentary ‘More Exploitative Than Cuties’

A new HBO Max documentary raises new questions about the transgender debate and how parents play a role in shaping their children’s gender identity, and it has prompted calls to boycott the streaming service. Read the article here.

Pumping The Brakes On Teen Sex Change

A judge gives a mother more time to make her case. Read the article here.

What 10 Parents Learned When Their Child Was Caught In A Porn Trap

10 parents give their unique perspective on helping a child overcome the addictive pull of pornography. Read the article here.

‘Don’t Wait’: How To Talk To Teenagers About Porn

A generation is growing up with online pornography. What impact is it having on them – and how should parents handle it? Read the article here.

What Does The Internet Teach Your Teen About Sex?

Parents and schools should help kids fact-check what they’re “learning” online. Read the article here.

4 Ways To Help Kids Deal With Discomfort: Life Skills That Build Emotional Resilience

Parents report that one of the top reasons they avoid discussions about pornography with their children is they are afraid they’ll make their child uncomfortable. Read the article here.

What Age Should Parents Teach Their Children Healthy Sexuality?

Jim Burns of HomeWord provides some helpful suggestions to parents. Read his blog post here.

Parent Alert! Now Parents Are Making Porn For Their Kids?!

A group of moms from the UK decided to produce porn they felt would be appropriate to show to their kids. Read the article here.

The Consequences Of Teen Motherhood Can Last For Generations

Declining rates of adolescent pregnancy come with a catch. Read the article here.

5 Body Safety Rules Every 5-Year-Old Should Know

It seems like the number of things you need to talk to your children about in order to keep them safe just keeps growing! One issue that should be at the top of your list is protecting kids from sexual abuse. Read the article here.

In Their Own Words: Parents Of Kids Who Think They Are Trans Speak Out

When a child says he is transgender, we are expected nowadays to accept and celebrate this announcement.

But there are many parents who are not celebrating. They are suffering in silence. They know their children were not born in the wrong bodies and that hormones and surgeries are not the answers to their discomfort and confusion.

Their stories are heartbreaking. Here they are, in their own words.

Read the rest of the article here.

It’s Awkward, And It’s OK: You CAN Talk To Your Kids About Pornography

We need to talk to our kids at younger ages than we probably feel comfortable doing. Read the article here.

My Child’s Friend Has A Problem With Pornography! What Should I Do?

You’re probably taking great steps to safeguard your kids against pornography. Have you thought about how pornography may be affecting their friends? Read the article from Protect Young Minds here.