Masturbation
Some parents discuss masturbation with their children. Other parents don't. If a parent does discuss it, the parent should be careful not to embarrass the son or daughter. The main things to say are, "Masturbation is normal, but do it in your bedroom with the door closed." The son or daughter should be told never to send nude pictures or videos to anyone, particularly people they have met online. It is a common scam (trick) for someone to pretend to be an internet girlfriend or boyfriend, and to ask teenagers (boys especially) for nudes (nude pictures.) Then the person will ask the teen to masturbate on cam (camera.) Later, the person says they will send the pictures or videos to all the teen's friends and family unless the teen sends money. This is called sextortion. If the teenager sends money, the person demands even more money.