What is the best of way to discuss sex with your child?

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How would you do it? What do you think your child should know best about sex? How would you satisfy your child's curiosity about the topic? Do you think your child should reach a certain age first or is it okay to do it as early as possible?
 
I guess the education should begin at around 9 or 10. For girl child it should be easy but needs to start before they reach puberty and start menstruating. For both gender you could start the topic by discussing STDs, teenage pregnancy and when you see they are a bit comfortable talking about it, you can start using the names of sexual organs, the role of sex and in human society, their responsibilities, protected sex, age they should start exploring, and so on. Never, talk to both your boys and girls together. Girl to girl talk should be easier for mothers. And fathers should take care of the boys. Mothers may talk to boys but need to have a set agenda otherwise the awkwardness would embarrass both you and your child and never let you raise the topic again.
 
My Mom used to get books from the doctor that were age related. Titles were like "what every 10-14 yr old should know", or something like that. She would leave them on my bed with a note that said please read this and come to me with any questions you may have. It was great.They were for all age groups & related things kids went through with growing bodies and such.It made talking so much easier.
I would star as soonn as they start asking any questions. they seem to grow up so fast today. I hope this helps
 
Oprah just talked about this subject on her show recently, tons of great information on her website. How to Talk to Kids About Sex
Not sure how to start "the talk" with your children? Use Dr. Laura Berman's handbook for advice on talking to your kids at every age. Plus, visual aids to help the conversation along.
 
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