High School
14-18 Years Old
In the blink of an eye, that kid is a TEEN. We consistently hear the stereotypes of teenagers: stubborn, rebellious, and hormonal... and while some of that could be true, we also know teens are seeking independence, exploring their limits, developing skills in emotional awareness and regulation, connecting with new people, searching for meaning, and becoming sexual humans. All this change can feel scary, because some of those experiences have real-life, path-altering outcomes, but these moments of exploration are also what help build identity, self-awareness, and relationship skills. To help you, we’ve put together a bunch of teen and supportive adult resources so that if, and when, your teen goes off exploring, they can do so safely!
Teens might...
Explore their bodies
Turn to the internet or peers for information about bodies, body functions, pregnancy, STIs, sex and sexual behaviors, gender identity, sexual orientation
Have a solidified gender identity and sexual orientation or may be exploring this for themself
Explore different types of relationship dynamics
Explore dating and being in relationships with people
Explore physical intimacy with partners
Be starting puberty or might have started puberty in the years previous
Seek independence, autonomy, freedom, and distance from family
Make comments comparing themselves to peers or people in the media
Seek resources and medical care for contraception, birth control, unintended pregnancy, STIs, gender-affirming care, and other
Resources for High Schoolers by Topic!
Resources with an asterisk* next to them are for supportive adults only. All other resources are to be used by supportive adults and youth together!
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Videos: Amaze for Parents – all topics
Podcast: Teenagers Untangled – all topics
Website: Sex Positive Families – provides education and resources to help families raise sexually healthy children, including a book called “Sex Positive Talks to Have with Kids” which is full of conversation starters, reflection exercises and activities
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Virtual Mentorship Opportunity: Trans Mentor Project pairs trans/nonbinary mentees with tran/nonbinary adult mentors
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