Why Know encourages parents to talk to teen about relationships and
sexual activity during Let’s Talk Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2007) – Studies shows parents play the biggest role in a teenager's decision to abstain from sex before marriage. In fact, teens say their sexual decision making is more influenced by their parents than any other source including friends, media and teachers.
“One of the most common questions parents ask us is how to talk to their teen about sex,” said Starlet Speakman, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Why Know Abstinence Education Programs. “In celebration of Let’s Talk Month, Why Know has created Let’s Talk boxes to help open the lines of communication between parents and teens.”
During October, Why Know will distribute the Let’s Talk Boxes to Chattanooga families for free. Each box contains 100 questions that families can use to initiate conversation. Boxes will be available for pick up at a variety of locations throughout Chattanooga. For a list of locations visit Why Know’s Web site at www.whyknow.org or call 423-899-9188.
For more information about talking to your kids about sex or for a free parenting guide visit Why Know’s Web site at www.whyknow.org or call 423-899-9188.
About Let’s Talk Month:
October has been nationally recognized as Let’s Talk Month. This campaign emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between the community and families in helping young people develop responsible and positive attitudes about sexual activity, dating and relationships. Let's Talk Month is a time when communities, media, businesses, schools and organizations such as Why Know can assume leadership roles in supporting communication between young people and adults by providing resources and information for open and honest conversations.
About Why Know:
Why Know Abstinence Education, Inc. is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Why Know works closely with schools, churches, and civic organizations to equip teens to be sexually abstinent by giving in-depth knowledge, ongoing support and life skills for a successful future. Why Know serves 57 schools in the Chattanooga and North Georgia, and its curriculum is used in 40 states and 11 countries. For more information about Why Know, visit www.whyknow.org or call 423.899.9188.
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Sources include: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Director of Community Outreach
