Bare Marriage Episode 296: How to Avoid Inadvertently Giving Your Kids Sexual Hangups
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Sep 18, 2025 In this enlightening chat, Keith, a regular contributor and expert on marital dynamics, joins to explore how parenting can inadvertently create sexual hang-ups in kids. They discuss the dangers of oversharing parental sex lives, the complexities of talking about teenage sexual development, and why shame-centered approaches to topics like pornography can backfire. Keith also challenges the misconception that more sex equals a happier marriage, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and healthy communication in relationships.
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Protect Parental Privacy
- Being overly explicit about parents' sex life can create sexual hangups for children.
- Give children general sex information but keep parents' private sexual details private.
Differentiate Normal From Risky
- Avoid turning normal teenage sexual exploration into a crisis and preserve appropriate privacy.
- Intervene decisively only when behavior enters the 'uh-oh' risky zone like unprotected or coercive sex.
Move Beyond Sin-Only Messaging
- Framing teenage sexual feelings as inherent sin creates shame and impossible standards.
- Teach why boundaries exist instead of only declaring acts sinful to reduce guilt and confusion.
