How do you talk to your kids about sex, consent, porn, and peer pressure without making the conversation awkward?
In this powerful episode, we sit down with international speaker Mike Domitrz to unpack the conversation most parents avoid.
Mike made our jaws drop repeatedly. At some point we just stopped trying to close our mouths.
Mike is the founder of the Center for Respect and the author of Can I Kiss You?. For more than three decades he has worked with schools, parents, universities, and organizations around the world teaching the real-life skills young people need to navigate consent, respect, relationships, and sexual pressure in the digital age.
Together we discuss:
• Why teens often say yes when they actually want to say no • Why "No is not mean" and why kids need to hear it • The myth of peer pressure and how teens create self-pressure • How porn shapes expectations about bodies and sex • The truth about sexting and sending nudes • The seven ingredients of a healthy sexual relationship • Red flags in teenage relationships • How parents can start the conversation without shutting their kids down
If parents stay silent, the internet will teach our kids about sex. This episode gives you the tools to start the conversation with honesty, respect, and confidence.
Guest information:
Mike Domitrz Website: http://centerforrespect.com/ Email: [email protected]
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