Should your parents know?

[NMon]

I found out what masturbation was last year or a year and a half ago, and decided to try it out. It felt good, but at the time I didn't know what a wet dream was. Once I found out, I felt odd. Since I hadn't had one, and read online that clear semen is premature (I know better now), I thought I might never become mature.
I eventually found out that clear doesn't mean premature, but still felt awkward about it. I masturbate presently but my parents have no knowing. Should I tell them?

(Yes, I know the story has nothing to do with the question. just figured I'd give some background info)

[kenshin8106]

masturbation is 100% normal, most parents assume their kids are doing it whether your heavy christian like me, or not, your parents will just assume it, no matter wat religion or how strict your raised, they might even approahc you on it cus of your age, if you feel they need to kno then go ahead

[XxHaViiK]

Most parents probably already know. It's a natural urge that most people have. If you think you need to tell your parents, then feel free to do so. They might take it awkwardly, though.

[Θάνατος]

There is no need to tell your parents they kinda suspect any way.

[IAMWILL]

Sadly and disgustingly to us, your parents almost certainly masturbated at your age, so they probably know whats up. Don't tell them though, it would be really awkward, and there's no need to.

[karl]

Why tell? They did it when they were younger. Do they tell you they have sex?

[nick]

There is no need to tell them, it would be awkward and embarassing all round. Like everyone else has said they will expect you to be doing it, but beyond that its a private thing and not their business.

[Giles]

Don't tell them... If they find out, then it will be even more awkward Just trust me dont tell them

[NMon]

Okay. That helped a lot with my doubts.

[savethehostages]

I don't think they need to know, they probably assume you do already, and think how awkward it would be

You: Dad, i masturbate
Dad: Okay...
You: Is that alright?
Dad: Yes...
You: Do you want to talk about it?
Dad: No...?

[BigBulge]

ur dad probably knows anyway - if he doesn't know he'll know you'll start at some point. Dont tell ur mum.

[JackOfClubs]

If they haven't mentioned it to you, don't tell them.

[greg95]

I found out what masturbation was last year or a year and a half ago, and decided to try it out. It felt good, but at the time I didn't know what a wet dream was. Once I found out, I felt odd. Since I hadn't had one, and read online that clear semen is premature (I know better now), I thought I might never become mature.
I eventually found out that clear doesn't mean premature, but still felt awkward about it. I masturbate presently but my parents have no knowing. Should I tell them?

(Yes, I know the story has nothing to do with the question. just figured I'd give some background info)
either ur parents are not open about sexuality and stuff. so u'd better not tell them
either they are open about it, and then they already assume u do, so no need to tell them either since they already know :D

[TommoW]

My dad told me about masturbation and he said it was normal for a boy to play with his penis as long as he does it not in public, he told me that most men do it and most boys do it it`s just a way of you discovering your body and enjoying it.

[colts199406]

same here bro, if u have any q's PM me!:D

[Kazesuke54]

Hey man don't worry about it. They already know. Not to mention, if they joke openly about it, you'll definitely catch some hints.

[malibueedudde]

i wouldnt tell them

[BigBulge]

Sadly and disgustingly to us, your parents almost certainly masturbated at your age, so they probably know whats up. Don't tell them though, it would be really awkward, and there's no need to.

I know we shouldn't criticise mods in public, but that has just put the most horrible images in my head.

Yh, they don't really need to know. If you do tell them, yiur Dad could make you sit thriugh [another] hour or two of 'the talk'. Only thell them if its really eating away at you.

[BruceWalt]

Dude, you'll be fine with not telling them, only one person in my family knows that i do but i assume they all know and just never ask questions. Also come up with clever excuses why theres no more lotion in the bathrooms.

[fohawk]

they know dont worry about it

[xSebastian]

they probably already assume it.

[sjnp95]

Well I'm Christian but not heavy my mom doesn't know but my dad does ( My parents are divorced ) My dad recently started the puberty talk with me and he asked if I masturbated and I just told him. If your comfertable with your dad then tell him. I know my cuz did this.

He asked his dad what masturbation waz ( he already knew ) and his dad told him what it was and he did when he waz young then he just told him.

any ? PM my dad and I are tight about what is going on so just PM I am happy to help.

[kdddd]

yea bro there is no reason to tell them, im sure they have guessed that you do it. since the did it. but if you really feel that you need to talk to them about it go for it.
PM if u need to

[rageingecho]

your dad probably already knows you do it

[Billy15]

I am close to my parents but i would never even think about telling them that i masturbate because i would be to embarrassed. i know its normal and most parents probably already figure that out but id just prefer to keep that stuff to myself lol

[Rebecca L Vaughn]

You don't need to tell them. Plus, they would most likely suspect you of doing it anyway because you are simply a teenager.

[socaldude127]

yeah, thats just gonna be awkward. id leave it alone if i were you

[JustANaverageGUY]

Yeah, don't do it. Unless you need advice or something, but even so ask a friend that you know won't embarrass you or a big brother or older male cousin, but not your dad.

[AllThatIsLeft]

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