My son is 13 almost 14 and he's always known where he come from but that's different from talking about sex... isn't it? When and what should you discuss with your kids when it comes to sex? How much info is too much info? Should they just be left to their own devices (and advice from friends) or should we sit them down and really enlighten them?
edel:
Just answer all your childrens
questions honestly.
When a child begins to question, answer those questions matter-of-factly" and lovingly.
Never, NEVER treat your children in any manner but respectfully and never talk "baby talk" to them!
Their minds are "NEW" and absorbant. Life is wonderous and they depend on you to provide for them physically and mentally.
Never underestimate the abilities of an evolving mind!
Your childs adult life will be determined by your treatment of it during the first 6 - 7 years of its life. Fill it with love and understanding and
that child will grow up to love and respect its Mom for a lifetime.
Qwark
I made the mistake with mine of "waiting for questions" which I was fully prepared to answer very honestly...but they never asked any questions.
I do not know if this is because kids like many parents are also uncomfortable broaching the topic, or what.
I would, if I had to do it all again, simply incorporate the 'sex lessons' into casual conversation at any opportunity, starting at a very young age with age-appropriate observations.
As they grow older, and subject to the mis-information that can come from peers, I would provide medically-sound factual books as a supplement, and, again depending on their ages, either offer the book, or read it with them, and encourage questions.
By the time they are teens, they should already by these means, have all the information they need including the values of their own family, to make sensible choices.
I say as early as possible if not they will to their friends and movies for advice
by Margaret Ann Tyler Johnson 13 years ago
Why is something so natural as sex so hard to discuss with your child/children? As a parent would you describe their body parts with silly names like dolphin, rabbit, jewels,and ect.? Then, these names would be appropriate for ages 5-9 Va-G for girls, and Pen for boys.
by W.N Amechi 11 years ago
When is the right time to speak to your younger sibling about sex?Let's face it - most of us hated it when our parents gave us "the talk" - so for those of us who have a younger brother or sister when do you think it is most appropriate to discuss sex?
by JP Carlos 13 years ago
At what age should I talk about sex with my daughter?I'm a new dad and I'm dreading that day when my wife and I have to talk about sex. What's the best time to do this?
by Brie Hoffman 14 years ago
Is the whole subject taboo on hubpages?
by Clarice Anderson 11 years ago
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