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The importance of how parents talk to their kids about sexual trauma

Parents play a critical role in how young people understand sex and relationships. When it comes to topics of sexual trauma and violence, the way parents talk with their children—or don't—depends on their beliefs, personal experiences, and cultural narratives, according to research from social and b...

The importance of how parents talk to their kids about sexual trauma
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Parents play a critical role in how young people understand sex and relationships. When it comes to topics of sexual trauma and violence, the way parents talk with their children—or don't—depends on their beliefs, personal experiences, and cultural narratives, according to research from social and behavioral health researcher Rochelle R. Davidson Mhonde of the George Mason University College of Public Health.

Originally published at Phys.org

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