04: SAFER Choices for our Kids in a Sexualized World

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mom and Dad, how did you learn about dating, boundaries, and intimacy?  Did most of us receive specific instructions or did we learn as we go?  How often were those moments uncomfortable or even scary – whether for us or a partner?  How about your teen? When will your son or daughter engage in sexual activity: kissing, fondling, oral sex, or intercourse?  Will it be on his or her terms? Get ready for a direct, energetic and enlightening discussion with author, speaker, and expert Mike Domitrz.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As the Founder of The Center for Respect, Mike Domitrz has produced 2 critically-acclaimed books and spoken on 4 continents – to tens of thousands each year.  You may have seen him quoted in Forbes or The Wall Street Journal. Maybe you’ve seen him as a guest expert on Dateline NBC’s “My Kid Would Never Do That” Series. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mike’s award-winning DVD and book set “Help! My Teen is Dating. Real Solutions to Tough Conversations” is hailed by parents and educators as a “Must Have.” We are honored to have him as a guest on this episode where he holds nothing back in helping parents engage with their kids on these vitally necessary conversations.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Key Takeaways</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What are some common mistakes parents make when talking to their teens about sex? </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">When fear comes forward in a parent’s life, the first reaction is to try and control our teen to protect them. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Parents need to take a step back and empower their children with yes and no decisions. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Have you been guilty of telling your child w