The Benefits of Open Communication About HIV and AIDS
Children often prefer to get information about sex or HIV from their parents. It's an opportunity to provide accurate information, framed by your own personal values. Research has shown other benefits of parent/child communication.
- Talking with children about HIV and AIDS increases the chances of delaying sex and protects against risky behavior.
- Talking about HIV and AIDS decreases the chances of unprotected sex. If the use of condoms is discussed beforeteens have sex, they are three times more likely to use condoms later on.
- Teens who discuss sex with parents are seven times more likely to feel comfortable talking with a sex partner about HIV and AIDS.
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