Spring Break Confessions Part 2: Risky Sex

Spring Break Confessions Part 2: Risky Sex

Saturday, April 12, 2008

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Find out what teens are really doing on spring break--and how to make sure your teen knows that what happens on spring break does *not* always stay on spring break.

Yesterday, you saw our alarming footage of spring break drinking and drug use. Unfortunately, teens on spring break are also engaging in risky sexual behavior, and in some cases even being attacked or raped.

Why are teens putting themselves in dangerous situations? Pediatrician and Mom•Logic contributor Dr. Cara Natterson says their brains are to blame.

Because their brains aren't fully developed yet, says Dr. Cara, "teens just don't have the chemical ability to think consequentially." But you can still influence their decisions if you have ongoing, thoughtful conversations with them. For tips on what to say, download our discussion guide: HTML or PDF.

Did you or your child go on spring break this year? Take our Spring Break Survey.
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Coming tomorrow: Find out what you can do to help keep your kids safe.

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The parents need to take control of thier Kids and I don’t understand why any parent would even allow their kids to go to that. They really need Jesus Christ in their life.

- Kenny

Posted 04/12/08 01:24 PM

um, for all you concerned mothers out there, this isn’t something that just happens at spring break. this kind of stuff happens at the mall, school bathrooms, friend’s houses, department stores, you name it. don’t consider it sucha big shock if you see your kid doing this.

- person

Posted 04/12/08 01:28 PM

Some teens need to be slaped. I’m glad I’m not one of those teens.

- Nobody

Posted 04/12/08 01:28 PM

“teens just don’t have the chemical ability to think consequentially”? Give me a break! When I was a teenager, I certainly had the ability to be rational and think consequentially. For the article to say that teenagers don’t have the physical ability because of a “chemical” reason is just beyond ridiculous. This article is just more scaremongering for fretting parents, showcasing the few bad kids in order to indict the whole.

- John

Posted 04/13/08 05:12 PM

Yes, this is sad, but you know what? Not every teen is like that. There are a lot more in the world who know that such actions bring consequences, and refuse to take part in anything like that. There isn’t much you can do about it if your child wants to do this stuff. It’s their life, their decision. All a parent is there for is showing them what’s right and wrong and letting them make decisions for themselves, no matter how hard it is to watch. If you’ve brought your kid up right, you have nothing to worry about.

- Gabby

Posted 04/15/08 09:11 PM

I was down in Fla (south beach area) for a conf during spring break. Had a 19 yo offer herself for cash - she needed beer money.

- nycman

Posted 04/22/08 09:31 AM

I am the Father of 5 girls , rest assured none of my daughters ever went on spring break , which probably saved me some jail time .

- A Father

Posted 06/06/08 08:50 PM

sweet scary music, asshats

- asshats

Posted 07/05/08 09:11 PM

Jasmine, 18, those breasts are not to please men they are to feed babies. You’ve probably never heard that or even been allowed to hear that but it’s the truth. Embrace that truth for a fulfilling life. Avoid that truth and become another thing.

- Jason Goldtrap

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