2006-07-29 07:54:29 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
when they show interest in the topic , normally they will us thier parents , if the ask just answer normally , dont give to deep answers .
2006-07-29 11:04:44 · answer #1 · answered by Dayan 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I believe that you should talk to your kids about it as early as 4 or 5. Sex is a human act, sex is a loving act. After all, they would not be there without sex. There are children's books that illustrate what it is and who should do it. At first, I know it sounds wrong, but really I don't think you should pretend it is nonexistent and then spring it upon them at 12 or 13. By that time they have already learned a lot from school and probably not the right things to hear about it either.
2006-07-29 08:06:47 · answer #2 · answered by J. P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they start asking questions and the answers you are giving aren't cutting it with them anymore. My nieces are almost 9 and they just got the talk because the questions were getting too complex and coming too frequently. You don't want them getting the wrong info from some other kid. Just set them down and explain to them how a baby is really made and why boys and girls have different parts , and how the act should be done by adults and in a loving mature relationship like marriage.
2006-07-29 07:59:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many parenting books recommend that it's never too early to start, at least in the terms of helping your child identify their body parts with the apropriate names. Avoding euphimisms is important to help avoid confusion. Avoid telling the stork story, it's not true, and your child should never believe that it is. You don't have to be frank or graphic with young children, but it is perfectly acceptable to explain that babies come from mommy's and daddies. Keep discussions with young children as short and simple as possible, you may find they don't need as complicated as answers as you fear. Detailed sexual interest usually begins in children around the age of 8 or 9. The best time would be around the 10th or 11th birthday. When the child is approaching puberty. Books are helpful, and there are many available with tips on how to approach your kids, and ways to make the conversation go smoothly. Thre is also a lot of information in these books so that you can be prepared to answer questions with the correct answers. (at least medically speaking moral issues are ones you have to decide for your family)
2006-07-29 08:04:50 · answer #4 · answered by All I Hear Is Blah Blah Blah... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actions speak louder than words. You can talk to your children about sex at any age they happen to show an interest in it. But, as you know, kids learn by watching and listening.
If you hide sex from your kids, curiosity will drive them to seek answers to their questions. I don't mean doing it in front of them, just be open about it. If something sexual is on TV, don't quickly change the channel - talk to them. If you find your child playing 'doctor' find out why it is interesting to them and talk to them.
Look up sites about family nudity and how it is a positive approach to bringing up children to be less curious about the naked body and how it is not sex. You'd be surprised to find that kids are less likely to 'experiment' when introduced to the naturist lifestyle.
2006-07-29 08:06:18 · answer #5 · answered by Newt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring up the subject gradually. If your child is a girl and you are a girl talk to her while you are in the car driving somewhere. Or take her out to diner and talk to her then. If your child is a boy ask his father to talk to him about it. If he dosen't see him then you can talk to him again in the car or at diner. Make sure you don't get graphic. Just stick with the basics. Start talking to them around the age of 9 or 10. Good Luck and remember that when your child is in 5th grade they usually talk to them about sex.
2006-07-29 08:08:36 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ DancingQueen♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your cue from them. If you see they are becoming interested in learning about it or are asking questions, take note of that and start an open dialogue.
Just PLEASE make sure you talk about it!!! You don't want your kid to be on here asking some of the incredible questions these kids ask. They should be able to talk to their parents, not get advice from faceless strangers on such a dangerous form of communication. This subject is far too important to hold your tongue.
2006-07-29 10:32:08 · answer #7 · answered by Queen D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they ask and be HONEST!! Even if they are 3 and want to know where babies come from --tell them. You don't have to go into specifics, but be honest--no stork or anything like that. Then as they get older and have more questions they will feel comfortable coming to you.
2006-07-29 08:08:17 · answer #8 · answered by JL's Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just talk to them..Its kinda hard to answer that question but my mama talked to me when i was about 14...Its not to early b/c of the way people are these days!
2006-07-29 07:58:12 · answer #9 · answered by Jamie K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they start asking questions, keep answers age appropriate.
2006-07-29 07:58:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋