Interesting to read about parents still going to MD appointments with children. I had to physically be present in the office to sign consents when my daughter was under 18 but at some point in the exam, starting around 9th grade, the pediatrician asked me to step out of the room. DD said they discussed drug/alcohol/smoking, sex, and mental health issues. I can’t imagine going to the doctor with my dd now.
I agree with the above poster who said we all come to this issue with our own baggage from personal experience. This is super emotional topic for me and I am still in the camp that unless there is some underlying issue, say nothing.