Talking about sex can be awkward — especially when you are having conversations about expectations for your teens’ sex lives. Even if you’ve been having healthy conversations about sex and boundaries for years, when it comes down to it, setting rules for sex in your home can be difficult. There are as many different opinions on this topic as they are parents, plus there are cultural expectations, religious guidelines, and your teen’s own thoughts on the topic to consider. So, what do we do when we need to consult our parenting village? Head to Reddit, of course!
In the Parenting Teenagers subreddit, a mom of a 15-year-old girl asked for opinions on guidelines for teens and sex, and we are taking notes on some of these ideas.
“Curious how other families handle rules around sex in the hous