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i think many parents are not comfortable talking with their teen about sex, other than the "you put this there" (if they can manage that much). My 12yo step-son asked his dad what a blow job is. Dad side stepped the question, so he asked me and i told him. My 7yo daughter heard the word and asked me about it later and i explained it in a way that she can understand (she already knows about masturbation and sex, so i expanded on it).
My H is not at all thrilled about me talking to the kids so openly about sex, but i hope they both know that i will answer any question they have, and that they will not be afraid to ask. i have even told the 12yo during one of our conversations about sex and relationships to please wait till he is older, but no matter how old he is, please ask me if he needs someone to buy condoms for him. i don't know if he will, but he at least knows he can.
Parents need to learn that education is a form of protection, not permission.
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