Why is it that youngsters rather ask persons that they dont know questions about sexuality than their parents?

Question

Why is it that youngsters rather ask persons that they dont know questions about sexuality than their parents?

Answer 1

It's weird to think of your parents as having any sexual feelings at all.

Answer 2

its pretty much anonymous and without the awkwardness of actually saying the things outloud

Answer 3

fearful...

Answer 4

Youngsters?  I'm 37 and would rather ask such a question anonymously than ask my parents.  Oh! God! No!

Answer 5

You'd have to ask their parents that.  The likelihood is that their parents have been sending signals all their lives that s*x questions are taboo.

Answer 6

I'm 13 years old and 4 me its really embarrasing to talk to my parents about s*x, condoms, aids, etc... They make it seem like having s*x is the most unpure thing you can do. they also intrude in all of my business about the girls i hang out with and wat we do at football games and at the movies.

On the other hand, its harder for som1 who doesn't know you to judge you about your sexuality. They usually give good advice rather than telling you s*x is off limites

Answer 7

I think they would only do that if they felt they couldn't come to you for other things as well because I have 4 kids and they come to me with everything always and I'm 48.  My kids range from 11 - 28 yrs.  Only my oldest daughter couldn't come to me but that was because I wasn't there for her when I was younger.

Answer 8

They don't want their parents to know that they are interested in s*x or that they may be having s*x. Some parents tend to freak out when finding out that their innocent baby is growing up and is possibly engaging in an adult activity such as having s*x which includes intercourse and oral s*x.

Answer 9

because their parents have not formed a close relationship with them so that they feel comfortable asking them. Which is sad. I am always truthful with my kids (age appropriate answers) when they ask me questions. My 9 yo daughter knows EXACTLY how babies are made. And it's not a big deal to her and she doesn't discuss this with friends or other adults because she knows thats stuff for parents and kids to talk about. Not with her friends. And this way I know that she has the correct info and i dont have to worry about what she's at her friends house.

Answer 10

Embarassment. Many young children and teens fear the "Why do you want to know, are you having s*x?" question, so they turn to people they don't know who won't make accusations and judgements.

And perhaps they don't want their parents to know they're interested in s*x. So, my guess is fear and embarassment.

Answer 11

Some parents usually treat their children like a baby so they usually doesn't tell or explain anything to their children under the pretense of 'You won't understand because you are still a kid, ask that when you are older' and then go. if its somebody else, the change of getting that is smaller so they might actually get an answer.

Answer 12

The answer is so obvious, weren't you ever a kid?  It's embarassing to talk to parents about s*x for many many kids.

Answer 13

Not my kids... I taught them from a young age, and they now are very open, and don't mind asking me whatever they want, in regards to the topic at hand... They are now 10 (boy), and 9 (girl). I also have a 16-month-old daughter, and am pregnant with my last... They'll have to wait. :)

Answer 14

Did you ask your parents? Because i know i didn't.  I know some parents have that open relationship with their kids. I hope to have that with mine , but i did not have that with my parents.  My parents did talk about s*x to us. They also were very adamant that they wanted us to wait.  They did not leave it open that we want you to but you can still come to us.  It was wait end of discussion.  Well when i decided to have s*x I could not go to them with my concerns or issues because i know they would be upset and not approve.