2006-07-09 19:25:48 · 30 answers · asked by Darlene B 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Just be honest with him. answer it in a simple but true way. Its better he hears from his parents then some wild stories from classmates. To help you there are lots of books available for children to explain to them what sex is and what body changes they will go through. I'm sure they have them at your library. Good luck!
2006-07-09 19:28:54 · answer #1 · answered by Kathy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a great question. It is hard for some reason for adults to talk to their children about sex. The most appropriate way for you to talk to your son about sex is a straight forward answers. Making them as simple as you can. Use the correct medical terms. Such as, penis or vagina, ask him why he is asking? This will tell you what part of the sexual act he is asking about. Be truthful and please no wife's tales about the stork or cabbage patch.
It is very important that you as a parent explain the act of sex or what sex is to your child as he or she will get some weird information from their friends. You need to be his best and truthful friend in the world. At this age or just about this age he is about to learn about masturbation, wet dreams. and may have sexual dreams.
You are a great parent as just him asking you the question tells me that he can talk to you. This is a big step in your relationship with him. Be Honest and straightforward with him. Details are not as important as the correct meanings and understanding of the word sex.
Good Luck
2006-07-10 14:46:20 · answer #2 · answered by NIck N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son is 11 also but I told him when he was 10. he started asking little questions on things he had heard. So I sat him down and told him very honestly and straight foreward/ I would rather him know the truth and the proper terms than to hear it from kids that think they know. Thats how a lot of kids are misinformed about pregnancy and std's.
2006-07-10 15:31:50 · answer #3 · answered by shell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I believe that they need to know the definition of sex in order not to just throw the word around without not knowing the meaning. Sex is not something you do; it's who you are. Either you are a female or male. Intercourse is when two both sexes unite as one equaling the word sex. The feeling of intercourse is the most wonderful feeling if you wait to have it with someone who you care about completely (emotionally), and you have to feel (care) that way about yourself before you can share it and experience it with someone else. That takes maturity.
2006-07-14 08:33:35 · answer #4 · answered by ELIZABETH W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Awesome! Take this opportunity to create a deeper bond with him. Just sit him down with no external distractions or other people around.
Be very candid and OPEN, think of how you would like to remember this moment if the ROLES were reversed. If you present it more from the HEART and less from your HEAD it should all flow the way it is suppose to and he will RESPECT you all the more in the long run!
Have FUN!!!
2006-07-10 18:03:29 · answer #5 · answered by loveandlightminister 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you answer his question simply without expounding on it. Sex is an act usually performed between the male and female of a species that often results in offspring. If he has more questions, answer them, but it's possible that answer will be enough for now.
2006-07-10 03:02:40 · answer #6 · answered by Hidden .38 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sooner you explain things to him, the better. If he's asking, then he's ready to be told. Use technical terms and be open. If possible, make it a family discussion.
Don't let the school teach it all to him. You need to be a parent and educate him on this one.
2006-07-10 16:42:23 · answer #7 · answered by justanotherunknown 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him in the most sexual and perverted way that you can, that way, he knows the whole story, and it is something you will have taught him that he will retain because he was actually listening. If that doesn't work, or you don't want to go about it that way. Just buy him a porno, he's going to see some eventually.
2006-07-10 02:31:22 · answer #8 · answered by dungeons_and_dragons_super_pimp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would tell him the truth. My son is 10 now and he is quite he doesn't really come to me. I think he is embarrass or something.
so tell him before he goes some where else and gets the wrong information.
2006-07-10 16:55:45 · answer #9 · answered by missy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him the truth in a mature way. dont make up stories to illustrate the explanation or anything, but be straight forward and ask him if he's concerned about anything in particular. and it would probably be good to tell him that it's a way for adults to express their love for one another, all that stuff.
2006-07-10 02:31:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋