Abstract
The aim of this study is to present some aspects related to the dialogue of sexuality between parents and teenagers, from the point of view of women with teenage children. Semi-structured interviews and focal groups were performed with mothers attending a reference center for social assistance in a country town in Rio Grande do Sul State. The results, after the analysis of content, indicated that the sexuality matters most discussed by mothers with their teenage children were: prevention of diseases and pregnancy, and particularly the use of condoms. Most of the participants reported to have more easiness to talk with their teenage daughters than with their sons. Participants reported both that teenagers already have enough information on this subject, and that teenagers expect more clarification and openness to dialogue from their parents. The conclusions point out that dialogues about sexuality do not get reduced to preventive issues, highlighting the need of both, mothers and fathers, actively take on their roles regarding the dialogue on this issue with their teenage children.
Teenagers; Family; Sexuality; Communication