Democracy Dies in Darkness

My son texted me in a panic after he overheard his dad having sex

A teenage son texts his other parent because he overheard his dad and stepmom being intimate.

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Dear Meghan: My teenager was at his father’s house last night, and he texted me: “OMG, they are doing it! She is so loud. It is only 7 p.m.!”

What is the right answer? We’ve been divorced since my son was 5 years old. His father is now remarried, and my son grew up with two families.

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The comments largely focus on the awkwardness and discomfort of a teenager overhearing his father and stepmother having loud sex. Many suggest that the parents should be more discreet, with some recommending noise-cancelling headphones for the son or that he leave the house... Show more
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Meghan is the mother of three daughters and the author of "Parenting Outside the Lines." She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and secondary education and a master’s degree in school counseling and is a certified parent coach. Send a question about parenting to onparenting@washpost.com, and it may show up in a future column.mlparentcoach
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