Caldwell Council on          
Adolescent Health
918 West Avenue, NW
Lenoir, NC 28645

The Caldwell Council on Adolescent Health, a non-profit
organization, was founded in 1983 with the
purpose of reducing teenage pregnancy. The Council
promotes positive life choices by using best practice
models in the classroom. By teaching our curriculum,
teenagers are empowered to make healthier
life choices, mind and body.
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Back in September, CCAH anonymously surveyed 130
9th graders in Caldwell County. We asked them questions to
check their knowledge on topics such as pregnancy,
STD's and contraception.
We also asked a question involving parents.
.
The question stated: 'It can be helpful to go to a parent or
guardian with questions about sex.' AGREE or DISAGREE

Out of 130 9th students,120 agreed that it is indeed helpful to
go to a parent or guardian with questions about sex!

Parents, we realize this isn't always an easy topic to discuss
with your teens. But with Valentine's Day around the corner,
and love in the air, it is especially important to distinguish the
difference between love and sex.

When teaching in class, we often get the question,
"Everyone tells you to wait to have sex because of pregnancy
and STD's, but is there any other purpose,
what if you think you are in love?"

As adults, we realize there are a million good reasons why
young people should put off having sex.
We also realize that sex doesn't necessarily mean love.
But sometimes young people can confuse the two,
or mistakenly believe their partner is on the same emotional
page. According to The National Campaign to Prevent
Pregnancy, sex can create an illusion of closeness and often
becomes a substitute for genuine emotions.

Explain to your son or daughter what characterizes a healthy
relationship, such as: honesty, openness, meaningful
conversations, and a bond built on friendship.

Keep the door of communication open.
Your children want to ask you questions, and want to hear your
opinions, even if they don't always act like it.
"WHAT'S THE PURPOSE OF WAITING?"