Hi, Ive allways been open with my 14 (nearly 15) year old about sex, relationships, puberty etc and have brought him books in the past to help explain stuff but I need a good book thats for his age range explaining everything in more detail (as hes turning to the internet for information and what is coming up is not information!). Any suggestions would be great! Serious answers please! Cheers!
2006-09-13 22:35:19 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
HI tks for the replies, a few people have got the wrong end of the stick! I definately dont want my son to practise sex yet, I meant to prepare my son for having a relationship, contraception, aids etc. I have talked to my son about these things but sometimes I think he would like to mull it over in private and if he has a reference book of some type then this will help. tks
2006-09-14 00:45:02 · update #1
At that age your son will know a lot... there is plenty of things on the Internet..I'm sure he will know where to look..I don't think it's a good idea to buy him a book that is too embarrassing..he can talk to his friends.
2006-09-14 01:48:24 · answer #1 · answered by fajita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try "The Diary of a Teenage Health Freak" by Aidan Macfarlane, Ann McPherson, and John Astrop. You can order it from Amazon. I read this when I was a teenager and it really explains things well. It's written as an "Adrian Mole" style diary of a teenage boy and covers everything from sex to puberty to acne to embarassing wind. The authors are all doctors so you can rest assured that the information is correct.
I think there is a new version of the book out called, surprisingly, The New Diary Of A Teenage Health Freak. It's also available from Amazon.
When your son has finished reading it, you should read it yourself. It's hilarious !
2006-09-15 10:00:30 · answer #2 · answered by Gail H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that sex as a topic is best left to talks, not a book.
Teaching the sexual act without the morals around it sends the wrong message.
He is through puberty, he understands his part of the biology - and you might want to have a medical chart to show how a woman and man's body is if he hasn't seen it already.
Hopefully you use this in the context of being ready emotionally and physically, and how the physical part is easy, but without the relationship (and marriage if that if your philosophy) it becomes an empty act, like bread and water - it keeps you filled, but doesn't delight the taste buds.
2006-09-14 00:25:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
howdy!! I found a great book for you at Barnes an Nobles its called: Changing Bodies, Changing Lives: A Book for Teens on Sex and Relationships
author: Ruth Bell, Ruth Bell Alexander
I found this on the Barnes and Nobles website and it has great reviews. One of the reviews even comes from a pediatrician. I will give you the link to the website. (the reviews are at the bottom of the page)
2006-09-14 07:13:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The teenage Body Book
2006-09-14 05:08:16 · answer #5 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started talking to my son at an early age. How I did it was I answered any question he asked. I only answered what he asked no more no less. I also taught by example. The only thing you can do is what you believe to be right and hope for the best because he's still going to make his own choices it's just better for them to be educated choices
2006-09-14 17:16:10 · answer #6 · answered by white_farie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When i was a teen my mum bought us a book called Whats happening to me!! it was great i remember the pics and the text was quite simple for the age. If you look on bookbutler.com and enter the title you will be able to buy it still for under a tenner. Im 33 but im sure it will of been updated with the times. hope it helps good luck!
2006-09-14 08:01:44 · answer #7 · answered by Sarah S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can research these types of books on the net or call a local planned parent hood and ask for suggestions...do you have any trusted males friends who could also step in at this point to be there to help answer some questions that im sure not even books will cover??
2006-09-14 03:24:53 · answer #8 · answered by becca9892003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The joy of sex, is an old book but probably around the right age to be reading the grown up books
2006-09-13 22:41:10 · answer #9 · answered by Loader2000 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
I work with young people, and I think it is always a good idea to provide your child with appropriate and informed information.
I have recently bought a lot of books for use with young people on Sexual Health and Relationships.
Some of the books i have previously used include:
Relationships and you (www.brook.org.uk)
Nothing but the facts range of leaflets (www.brook.org.uk)
Lets talk about sex (www.amazon.co.uk)
Lets talk about sex is great, and can be used with a number of ages, my 14 year old daughter refers to it on a regular basis. It sets out all young people (and parents) need to know about sexual relationships. A great read!!
Hope this helps
2006-09-14 00:25:12 · answer #10 · answered by pudding queen 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋