Mom, sex is NO big deal!

by HERSH, SHARON

• ISBN13: 9780877882022
• ISBN10: 0877882029
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2006-04-18
• Publisher: Harold Shaw Pub

Summary

"But Mom, it's not the same as when you were a teenager...." Your daughter is right. Never before have teenage girls been so inundated with the idea that sex is a natural part of teenage relationships. The media, the Internet, and your daughter's peers reinforce this myth daily. In fact, themajorityof teenage girls will experiment with sex. And never before has the price tag of teen sexual behavior been so highdisease, depression, and a distorted view of self. This is a book of hope and empowerment. The good news is that you can use the challenges your daughter faces today as catalysts to help her develop a sacred view of sex and of herself. Your daughterwillmake critical decisions during her adolescence and those decisions will have lifelong consequences. But you, as a mother, can have enormous influence over your daughter if you are prepared."Mom, Sex Is NO Big Deal!"will arm you with information and strategies to help your daughter arrive at a place of wholeness as she makes decisions about how she will behave sexually during the most vulnerable period of her life.

Author Biography

Sharon Hersh is a licensed professional counselor and the mother of two teenagers. Author of the acclaimed Bravehearts and three previous books in the “Hand-in-Hand” series for mothers of adolescent girls, Sharon is a sought-after speaker for retreats and conferences. She lives with her family in Lone Tree, Colorado.

Table of Contents

Foreword	xi
Shannon Ethridge
Acknowledgments	xiii
Introduction: You're on Holy Ground	1	(10)
Part I: Understanding Your Worlds
Sex and Your Daughter	11	(18)
Sex and You	29	(18)
Sex, You, and Your Mothering	47	(22)
Sex, Your Daughter, and You	69	(22)
Part II: Building a Bridge Between Your Worlds
``Mom, It's Not the Same as When You Were a Teenager!''	91	(22)
``Mom, We're Not Having Sex!''	113	(18)
``But Mom, I Love Him!''	131	(22)
``Mom, It's My Body!''	153	(18)
Part III: Conquering Roadblocks to Relationship
Abusive Dating Relationships	171	(16)
Addictive Teenage Relationships	187	(20)
Questions Regarding Sexual Orientation	207	(16)
Conclusion: The Healing Story	223	(10)
Finding a Counselor	233	(2)
Resources	235	(8)
Notes	243