Abstract
ABSTRACT This study examined the relationship between parent adolescent communication (comfort), topics discussed when talking to parents about sex (content), and sexual behavior. A larger percent of participants reported they discussed sex with their mother in comparison to their father. More females than males reported they discussed sexual topics with their parents. Adolescents reporting more comfort in talking with their mother about sex were more likely to hold conversations on topics about sex. Content of conversations was related to sexual behavior. A larger percent of adolescents who were told to wait to have sex until married were not sexually active in comparison to adolescents who were given no instruction. The importance of direct messages from parents on their expectations for child's sexual behavior is discussed.
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