Local Culture

Practicalities Thinking it Through Local Culture Sexual Mores 

Western children grow up able to look around them with impunity. This can make it difficult for them to adapt to the idea that if they catch the eye of the opposite sex their motives may be misconstrued. If you think this could be a problem, particularly with teenagers, it is worth discussing the issue in some depth to ensure that girls in particular will be safe.

In some resorts it may be the boys who are chased, though this is probably going to be by visiting tourists rather than locals. If you think your boy is pretty enough for this is an issue you would probably do well to pick an alternative destination.