Personally I feel you should teach them as soon as they start asking questions. I have never lied to my kids about sex. I know some parents that tell their kids babies come from the stork God, but my opinion is honesty is best. I am just looking for other parents experiences.
2006-06-15 17:06:46 · 16 answers · asked by blessedmaconmiracle 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I think if their old enough to ask questions about sex, their old enough to get an honest answer.
2006-06-17 20:23:25 · answer #1 · answered by yankeechik 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh, they're gonna ask and you will get hit between the eyes when they do if you don't prepare at least some rudimentary answers. Tell them only what they need to know at the age they are. A three year old wondering where his little sister came from does not need to know ALL the details but a good general answer
with a few details might spur a few questions. Just keep in mind that he or she will churn your answers around and around in their little heads many times, so keep it appropriate. All kids are different. And by the time they are 9 or 10, they better have a good handle on the real deal. There are many good books to help you with this too!
2006-06-15 17:30:37 · answer #2 · answered by michael g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't start at a young age talking about sex with the kid you are possibly setting the child up for a disastrous situation. First of all if you don't explain the basics how are you going to explain child molesters and what they do to children. The child will be that much more defenseless. Then as the child gets older they get curious and if they think that babies come from storks, they will have no idea how to handle these new feelings and sensations they are having as they get older.
I think it starts at as young as they are old enough to ask.
2006-06-15 17:17:37 · answer #3 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree. Some kids would rather not know, and some are just curious. Let them know when it's right for them. In elementary(at the end), middle, and high schools, the school has sex ed, but they don't always make the children feel too comfortable. When you do, some parents tell about the birdies, and the beesies, I personally think(it's entirely up to you, though) it's better to just be straightforward with them. Good Luck!
2006-06-15 17:14:13 · answer #4 · answered by I'm a morning person. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never really had that talk with my parents because most of the things I learned was in school. Believe me, your kid is going to come home with information that he/she learned from other kids. And if you tell them what it really is and go into detail, they are going to go tell there friends. Either way, just wait till they get old enough to not make it a big deal. Like 14. Ask them if they know what it is, then if they say they do, ask them how do you do it. My parents did this with me, and it saved alot of embarrassing moments.
2006-06-15 17:12:30 · answer #5 · answered by LADY JAY 06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to do it really young. Belive it or not, kids find it out from other kids a lot easier and better than talking to their parents. When you see your kid get interested in the other sex, tell them you're always ready to talk, but don't push them. If you suspect that they might be doing it without your knowing, ask around, figure it out, put more limitations if you have to. Most schools have sex awareness talks as well, separated for girls and boys.
2006-06-15 17:15:08 · answer #6 · answered by heartbroken 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't any experience yet because my baby is only one, however my brother's daughter(10 yo) has started asking about condoms and miscarriages and other "sex" questions. He says his wife is telling her she is too young to know and has decided to start home schooling her. I disagree with this solution. I agree with you that you have to address the issue quickly, before they go somewhere else for answers. Wrong answers, or quits coming to you altogether, and you will never know what is on their mind.
2006-06-15 17:13:36 · answer #7 · answered by forgetfulmouse 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother taught me about sex as soon as I started asking questions, and because she told me everything there was to know about it (except of course the positions and stuff, had to learn that myself) I never felt pressured into doing it at an early age because I knew that it was suppose to be special, and I also knew all the risks....
2006-06-15 17:53:34 · answer #8 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm not sure i no soon ill be having to talk with my kids i have a 8 year old and 5 year old also 3 and 16 months old
im not sure i guess if they dont get the truth from mom or dad they get it some place els e
2006-06-16 03:02:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have it right, because if they are asking you that means they are hearing it from someone at school or others but you will want them to learn it right from you so they don't end up making a mistake learning it from someone who doesn't who won't tell them about the bad things you can get from sex like STD'S or AIDS.
2006-06-15 17:13:43 · answer #10 · answered by sane_nut 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My youngest brother watched a sex video when he was only in kindergarten at school and it traumatized him, I guess it is up to you as the parent to decide when they are mature enough. If they are asking you, you should explain to them about where babies come from. there are many books and videos to assist in doing so.
2006-06-15 17:12:52 · answer #11 · answered by brandijolove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋