Spring Break and Sex: What Parents Need to Know

Q: What do parents need to know about sex and spring break?
A: There’s going to be a lot of it, and it takes place when they are not in a sober state.

Q: Why is Mexico such a popular destination for spring-breakers?
A: The drinking laws. You only have to be 18 to consume alcohol in Mexico, so college students flock, en masse, to this country to act out every underage college student’s fantasy, to drink openly.

The answers to the two questions above are quite disturbing, precisely because numerous studies show that most sexually transmitted diseases are passed on during non-sober intercourse.

This trend is not restricted only to minors or college students. Many studies show that even the most prudent and careful adults will throw all caution to the wind after ingesting a few drinks.

As a result, it is highly advised that the issue of sex and alcohol be discussed with college students—especially with recent admits. No matter how well behaved or proper your son or daughter is, do not think that they abstain from drinking just because it’s prohibited by US law.

Everyone is aware of how most children react to “The Talk” parents clumsily try to push on them. But studies show that if this talk is carried out in a non-pedantic manner from the side of the parent, it can have an immensely positive effect.

These types of talks are best started in a non-formal manner as if they came about naturally. The biggest mistake a parent can make is to say something like, “Excuse me son, but we need to seriously about something.” This approach automatically puts the child in a defensive and guarded mood that is extremely difficult to penetrate.

It is best to bring around the theme of the dangers of drinking alcohol and engaging in sexual intercourse (pdf file) in an informal and everyday setting. Statistically, the best time to bring this topic up is after a movie or a TV show. These are two places where the subject of sex comes up most frequently.

Ask yourself this, “How many times does one see the use of a condom during erotic scenes in films?” Try to posit this question to your child and see how he or she responds. From this point it will not be too difficult to lead the question into the personal realm of your child’s sex life. But every person is different and will require a different approach and remember that your child will benefit from this talk—no matter how embarrassed you are to bring it up.

2 January 06 | |

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