January 21, 2026 – Coffee Talk: What’s Going On with Teenagers? A Parent Talk

Have you ever found it difficult to open up when facing your teenager’s thoughts and questions about growing up and sexuality? How can we address the common confusions and doubts of adolescence in a relaxed manner? To support parents, on 21 January 2021, we organized a lunchtime coffee gathering at the Activity & Resource Centre (ARC).  Parents took the opportunity to address common questions and concerns about how to talk about sexuality with their teenage children.

On that day, twelve parents gathered at the ARC to share and discuss adolescent education over a warm cup of coffee. Ms. Lee Ming Ying, an experienced sexuality educator guided parents on how to openly and naturally talk with teenagers about “sexuality”, while parents shared and exchanged their confusion when facing their children's physical and emotional changes. With professional advice and practical resources such as “No Blushing 101: The Embarrassment-free Guide for Teens”, parents came to understand the importance of setting aside embarrassment and communicating about sexual topics with their children in a more open-minded way. The gathering not only conveyed knowledge but also reassured parents that they are not alone on the journey of guiding their children through adolescence.

Parents at the event expressed that the talk not only encouraged them to approach sexuality education with a natural attitude but also deepened their understanding of the available resources of FPAHK. They felt more confident about engaging in future conversations with their children on sexual topics.