Elder M. Russell Ballard, Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, spoke in the priesthood session about fathers and sons. I'm sure this can apply to fathers and daughters, mothers and daughters, mothers and sons, home teachers, etc. . .

http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-1117-16,00.html

3 suggestions to sons

1)Trust your father, talk to him, share your thoughts and feelings and dreams and fears.

2)Take an interest in your father's life. Ask about his interests and his goals, work. What was he like when he was your age? how did he meet your mother? Watch what your father does, how he interacts with your mother.

3)Ask your father for advice. Advice about church assignments, dating, decisions you have to make. Asking for advice means you value your father's ideas

3 Suggestions to fathers

1)Listen to your sons . Ask questions and listen to what they have to say each time you have a few minutes together. Don't assume you know how he feels. Your sons live in a very different world. find ways to connect - drives, conversations. At least every month, have a discussion with your children - discuss everything - video games, school, friends, worthiness, faith, testimony. Ask how they feel about lots of things in their lives. You don't have to fix your sons all the time - it is important to listen. Don't do 90% of the talking ; this is not a conversation.

2) Pray, offer priesthood blessings - a new school year, dating, etc. . .

3) Dare to have the big talks. Talk about drugs, dangers of internet, priesthood worthiness, respect for girls, moral cleanliness. Your boys need counsel, guidance, and input on these subjects. Discuss openly sexual matters. Our society already openly flaunts sexual imagery and immorality. Sons need to be taught how to handle this issue. Teach that phsical intimacy is very important within the bounds the Lord has set. This knowledge prevents immorality. Teach these values - comparing them to temple covenants of chastity, etc...