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Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Your Child: Strategies and Tactics for Parents to Protect Your Child from the Dangers of STDs

Sexually transmitted diseases (also known as STDs) are potentially serious infections, which can be caught by having sexual contact with someone who is infected. It is estimated that approximatley 10 million new cases of STDs are reported in teens each year. This is the approximate reported number - many STDs in teens are unrecognized and untreated.

STDs are easily spread amongst today's sexually active teens. Teens not having intercourse may be having outercourse (oral sex), which can be just as risky. For most parents, it is wishful thinking that your child is or will be practicing abstinence - the best defense against your teen contracting a disease or becoming pregnant. Just as every parent must teach their child to tie their own shoes, you must discuss STD prevention with your child. It's not easy, and it is not a topic that most parents are comfortable discussing - but you must do it! This course will show you how to approach the important issue of STDs with your child.

When a teen does contract an STD, they often feel embarrassed and ashamed that they let this happen. You, as a parent, have the power to love your teen and help them through this, or make them feel even more isolated. This Better Family University Course will help you help your teen deal with the reality of STD's in a proactive way.

"I think my teen is sexually active? What can I do?"

Common questions that often run through the mind of a teen who thinks they might have an STD are:

What are STDs?
Who can I talk to about my problem?
Should I tell my parents?
What kinds of tests are involved in diagnosing an STD?
How can I tell if someone I like has an STD?

You can help your child. You need to be able to answer these questions and more. It is your responsibility, and this online course will help prepare you to proactively address these questions and help your child.

About This Course

This Better Family University Course will help parents gain a concrete understanding of how STDs are contracted, what are the signs and symptoms of an STD, and what can happen if an STD is left untreated? As a parent, you must be aware of who your teen is dating and be able to communicate openly and freely about STDs with your teen - preferably before they even start dating. This will help lessen the chances that your teen will find him or herself in a compromising situation.

One in two sexually active persons will contact an STD/STI by age 25.

If your teen has an STD, you will also want to know ways to help prevent future risk - to themselves and others. There are tactics that you, as a parent, can use to teach your teens. Of course, abstinence is the best way your teen can protect him/herself, but this doesn't always happen. You need to arm yourself with the knowledge and tools to help your child through all the emotional, behavioral and social issues that occur along with the medical implications of an STD.

Sometimes a teen will be embarrassed about coming to you with sensitive information, such as the possibility of having an STD. It is important that you create an environment where your child can receive the help and support they need.

This online course offers a guide of what you need to know to help your child deal with the consequences of an STD - before and after contacting an STD occurs.

You Will Discover...

What the different forms of STDs are, so you will be armed with accurate information
Where to go for help, if you think your teen has a problem
Treatments if your teen is diagnosed with an STD
Untreated STD can lead to infertility and your teen's ability to have children later in life
Untreated STD can increase your teen's risk of developing cancer
There are ways to help your teen make smart decisions about their interactions with the opposite sex

How to confronts the myths many children believe about preventing STDs, such as:

Oral sex cannot transmit STDs
Plastic wrap will work as well as a condom
Stopping before ejaculation will prevent STDs

Sometimes there are no signs or symptoms that someone has a Sexually Transmitted Disease

You Will Be Able To...

Learn ways to communicate effectively with your teen about STDs
Help your teen seek medical attention at the first sign of an outbreak
Teach your child how to avoid contracting an STD
Help your teen, if they have an infection, by giving them the support they need
Arm your teen with information about STDs before they start dating

Who Should Enroll?

You, if you believe your childe is or is preparing to be sexually active. You, if you are a concerned parent and want to know more about STDs, or if you think your teen may have contracted a form of STD. Enroll in this Online Course Now!