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As an advocate for youth in a rural county in Oregon, I find that most of the teens I see, want accurate information regarding sexuality. We as parents need to trust that what we have taught our children in regards to values, morals, and sexuality will be used as the filter to all of the other information they are bombarded with from the media and their peers.

Don't be afraid for our children to learn the facts about sexuality, safe sex, STIs, and relationships. Why can't we trust what we have taught our children? Knowledge is power to make informed decisions.

Cindy, age 40
Family Advocate
McMinnville, OR

P.S. I was also a teen mother at 16, and for me, more information would have made a huge difference. Instead, as most teens do, I asked my friends and was given false information and myths.

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