2006-09-06 13:26:19 · 9 answers · asked by asoldierswife 7 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
YES!! A kid can always tell if the parent or guardian is leaving something or not telling them the full story. And that's when they find out for themselves by experience!!
2006-09-06 13:30:26 · answer #1 · answered by britt3m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never too early to start talking to your children about sexual matters. Openness, even with young children, will show that sex is an acceptable topic of conversation. Teach your child that you are available to discuss sexual issues, and establish a comfort level — for both of you — with the topic.
Don't feel like you have to include everything in one big discussion. Instead, talk about questions and behaviors as they occur.
Between the ages of 18 months to 3 years, children begin to learn about their own bodies. Teach your child the proper names for sex organs. Otherwise, he or she might get the idea that something is wrong with these parts of the body.
By the age of 3 or 4, children are ready to know that boys and girls have different genitals. To satisfy their normal curiosity about each other's sex organs, children may play "doctor" or matter-of-factly take turns examining each other.
Between the ages of 5 and 7, children become more aware of their gender. At this stage because children can pick up faulty information about sex and reproduction, it may be best to ask what your child knows about a particular topic before you start explaining it.
Teach them about your expectations and values.
2006-09-06 13:38:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My thoughts were.as I raised 4 sons,that it was better about sex from the parents than from their piers,where they get the idea that sex is something dirty and is only talked about in a dirty and degrading manner
2006-09-06 15:48:45 · answer #3 · answered by Sariee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If kids are going to be responsible about sex, they need to be informed. You can't expect a teenager to use a condom if nobody has told them why they should.
2006-09-06 13:30:22 · answer #4 · answered by Not Allie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the child's age... although ALWAYS HONESTLY... but with minimal detail... age appropriate.
2006-09-06 13:28:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it definantly depends on the age of the child.
2006-09-06 13:49:05 · answer #6 · answered by mandiej81 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, because if their taught young then maybe they will practice safe sex when they grow-up
2006-09-06 13:29:51 · answer #7 · answered by joe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i tthink yes
but more details as they get older
2006-09-06 13:30:22 · answer #8 · answered by maku d 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
absolutely!
2006-09-06 13:29:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋