Author Question: Gabe's parents decide that it is time for them to have a discussion about sex with Gabe. They want ... (Read 76 times)

segrsyd · **on:** Jun 18, 2018

Gabe's parents decide that it is time for them to have a discussion about sex with Gabe. They want Gabe to associate their discussion with a positive experience and do not want Gabe to feel like the topic is shameful or taboo

so they decide to bring Gabe out to his favorite restaurant for their big discussion about sex. Although well intentioned, Gabe's parents have made an error that will decrease the effectiveness of their discussion. What error have Gabe's parents made?

a. They are treating the topic of sex too lightly so that Gabe will not take their discussion seriously.
b. They bring Gabe to a public location, which is likely to cause Gabe embarrassment when the topic of sex is brought up.
c. Instead of having Gabe associate their discussion about sex with a positive fun experience, Gabe's parents should pick a somber atmosphere to emphasize that one's sexual behavior can have grave consequences.
d. Gabe's mother should not be present for the discussion about sex since only the same sex parent can relate to their child's experiences.

Question 2

What is the most effective way for parents to influence the values of their children?

a. Parents should present their values and give information to their children to support those values.
b. Parents should simply enforce their own personal values by laying down the law, without this type of enforcement children will ignore their parents.
c. Parents should reinforce the values that their children learn at school since children are more likely to be open to accepting the values of their peers and teachers rather than those of their parents.
d. Parents should provide several acceptable value frameworks for their children to choose from.