2006-07-31 19:54:38 · 17 answers · asked by relaxplease2005 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
as soon as they ask. there are lots of great books geared towards about 9 or 10 year olds that are appropriate in teaching these things. look in the kids area of a book store. there are even religious ones. these are a good start for you to read and then tell your child. My son started asking about 8 what it was. I got him this book about a year later and it explains alot. just tell them things as they ask. by this age they are getting it from people like other school kids. wouldn't you rather tell them what is real instead of them learning the stories they hear at school? it is not easy, but good luck.
2006-07-31 20:10:23 · answer #1 · answered by singitoutloudandclear 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it deppends on the child, if they are overly mature then 11 or 12 is good, if not 15. Sex ed is a good idea b/c what children don't know could hurt them. By giving them the info on STDs, pregnency and such, you r giving them the info to make an informed decision about sex. Parents need to accept that their childern are human and can make mistakes, and will at some point have sex, so give them the info they need!
2006-07-31 20:11:06 · answer #2 · answered by lizardlover150 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe there is a set age. It should depend on when the child starts asking question or shows curiosity or may be exposed to misinformation within his/her peer group. It seems, just based on the questions here, that many parents are not discussing sex education at all.
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2006-07-31 20:00:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starting around 3 or so, using proper names for body parts. Each year, as they learn more, they will be more curious - so answer their questions honestly, tailored for their age. As long as you keep doing this as each year goes by, they will feel comfortable talking to you and asking questions. We also had really good family life education at school, which helped reinforce what we had taught at home.
2006-08-01 03:48:38 · answer #4 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they start asking questions. Always answer questions honestly but age appropriately. Like if your 4 year old asks where babies come from... instead of going into details that are beyond their reasoning... you can say 'From a mommy's womb' or whatever. My Dad was always very open and honest... and always used the correct words for everything. It made me informed and I felt comfortable asking questions.
2006-07-31 20:47:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter started asking around 4-i told her the truth in a way a 4 yr old could understand it.as she grows she keeps asking, i `ve just told her it was something very special between you & your husband- a lot like wrestling & playing.she already knows & understands the bioloical way of having ababy.i do not let her watch anythingbut the disney channel..my husband & i are loving toward each other, but we are very careful not to expose her to our own sex live.she figures out a lot in her head ,& will ask me if she is right.i am always truthful to her-she just turned 8. last christmas, to the dismay of my friends when she asked me about santa, i said shucks, you fiqured it out that ,it was a game we played with kids.. if you don`t start off from the very first, in telling them the truth.i think they learn they can`t trust you.
2006-07-31 21:03:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No set age, you should talk to them naturally as questions arise in an age appropriate way from the very beginning. My teenager knows way more than I did at her age and I'm glad she is comfortable asking me things instead of getting misinformation from her friends.
2006-07-31 20:50:11 · answer #7 · answered by BabyRN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they start seeming curious, only answer what they are curious about.
They don't need long talks when they're 8 years old. Contact your local health department, they should have information on how to talk to your child about sex.
2006-07-31 20:05:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know,but I'm going to talk to my daughter about it when she turns 13 in a few months.
2006-07-31 20:10:15 · answer #9 · answered by sweet.pjs1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as soon as they start asking questions. Being open and honest allows for them to know they can come to you about anything anytime.. as well keep the answers to their level.. my favorite questions back was.. well what do you think.. see where they were coming from and go from there... giving more than they want to know can freak them out... but better than not discussing it and making them find out from other sources.
2006-07-31 19:59:56 · answer #10 · answered by walkietalkiethree2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋