Talking to Your Children About HIV and AIDS

Talking to Your Children About HIV and AIDS

Having the "birds-and-the-bees" talk never was the easiest thing to do. As challenging as it is, you can learn how to talk about sex, drugs, and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Here's why it's so important and some tips for starting to think -- and talk -- about children and HIV.

Why Parents Don't Talk to Children About HIV and AIDS

Only about half of students say they've discussed HIV and AIDS with their parents. You might put off talking about it due to embarrassment, taboos, or lack of information.