Sex Talk Transcript

Sex Talk Transcript Name: Course: Instructor: Date: I have been spending quite an amount of time with my twelve-year daughter with the attempts of getting closer to her and understanding her experience. However, my major concern was she was slowly maturing into a young teenager exposing her to different circumstances where she will make life-changing decisions. I have decided to give her the highly evaded “sex talk” to ensure that she does not have a negative image of sex that might affect her in future. The talk will be done in her room after a weekend of having fun and shopping together. I will engage her in a private conversation away from the rest of the family: Me: Angel, let us go up to your room for a while there is an issue I would like to talk to you about. Daughter: I will be up with you in a minute, mum. Me: I have delayed this conversation with you, but I have the firm belief it is time we talk about the changes that you have been experiencing physically and at the social level. My daughter it is important to understand that at your age you will be responsible for making heavy decisions regarding what to or not to do. You have been having your menstrual periods consistently for the last two years, and several other developments have started being pronounced in your body. This means that you are transitioning from puberty into a young woman and the changes are quite normal. However, you should not feel pressured if your breasts, hips and other body parts have not developed as fast as those of your peers (Crooks & Bauer, 2013). This is quite normal because we are all structured differently and our bodies respond differently. Daughter: It is true that I have noted some of the developments and have had some issues when comparing myself to other girls in my class. The changes and attention they attract has been quite disturbing, but I am glad that I have been having regular periods with little complications. What am I supposed to do when am teased by others about the size of my breasts? Me: The best solution to cases where you feel intimidated is to ignore those who taunt you, and give your body time to respond to the different changes. The main reason I am having this conversation with you, is to ensure that you are aware that I am always going to be there to answer any question you might have regarding your life. Daughter: Thank you, I will ensure I do. Me: My daughter, you are reaching the age where you have enormous responsibilities and decisions to make about your friends and relationships. You have to take charge of your life and make decisions on the path you would like to foll...