TV -- The New Sex Ed Teacher? | Parenting

Yep, it must be sweeps month. Teenagers are taking things all the way on prime time TV. 

Was "Glee" trying to boost ratings by having two teen couples engage in sex for the first time last week?

Got it? Not one, but two couples were having sex to make sure that the point wasn't lost on our kids.

By having popular teen characters being sexually active, a message may be sent to teens that sex and popularity go hand in hand. No pun intended! In addition, sex may be glamorized while negative attitudes about remaining virgins may be fostered.

My suggestion to parents is to use these media messages as opportunities to talk to your teens about sex. Teens may be influenced to take things further by what they see on TV, but let's also keep in mind that they may be equally confused by the messages. And, whether or not you want to limit how much television and what shows they watch is a family decision.

Remember when talking to your teens about sex, the connection between sex and tender emotional feelings should be a vital part of the discussion. As I am fond of saying -- the heart, the body, and the mind work as a team.

Your thoughts?