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Parents should be aware that their children are getting tested for HIV to be prepared for the social consequences should the child test positive.There is still great stigma against HIV positive people and the parents may need to be there to protect and support their child. The parents can also help to better explain the condition and also how to deal with the condition on a daily basis (especially if and when daily medication will be required to help control the disease).
Depending on their age, knowing that their child is getting tested for HIV may inform parents that their child is sexually active. This allows parents to discuss safe sexual practices to their children, and also enlighten them to other issues related to sexual intercourse including other sexually transmitted infections/diseases as well as pregnancy.
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∙ 13y agoYes, I think they should know. Before they spred it.
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