Consent Conversations with Your Teen

Talking to your teen about consent can feel overwhelming, especially if it wasn’t a topic you grew up discussing. But these conversations are critical, by talking openly about consent, you’re equipping your teen to navigate relationships. Consent is about respecting boundaries, ensuring mutual agreement, and fostering open, honest communication. As parents and carers, you play a crucial role in teaching these values.

This session, led by our expert partners at Consent Labs—an organisation committed to educating communities about consent and respectful relationships—offers evidence-based insights on what consent is, why it matters, and how to effectively teach it to your teens. Consent Labs helps bridge the gap between young people and adults, fostering meaningful, and often challenging, conversations that promote healthier relationships and greater safety.

Key takeaways:

• A clear understanding of what consent really means and why it matters.
• Tools for starting open, meaningful conversations with your teen.
• Strategies for discussing relationships and boundaries without it feeling awkward.      
• Tips for helping your teen navigate tricky situations and assert their own boundaries.