Be honest with your child. My son is also 8 and asked me the same question. His question didn't surprise me, but I didn't expect it so soon. I wanted to answer his questions because I didn't want him to get misinformed somewhere else or get TOO much information that he didn't need to know at this point. I told him that it was too much information for me to explain and that I needed to gather my thoughts. I did just that and came back to him and asked him exactly what he wanted to knowAnswer his questions. JUST his questions. Don't elaborate, don't over-do it. Remember who youare talking to. Many times, they are satisfied with a simple answer. No need to go into puberty, body changes or anything like that. Remind your son that not all of his friends may know about this and that it wasn't up to him to tell them about it. They should talk to their own parents about it. That this is a private conversation between you and him and he should ask you anything else he is curious about. THEN get yourself a book on explaining sex to children and prepare yourself for the next set of questions! LOL Good Luck
2006-09-15 17:31:37
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answered by ameliabedelia_03 2
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Tell them the truth. I think that sometimes we underestimate our children. My oldest is 4 years old and I'm expecting my third right now. He asks me questions all the time. If he understands enough to ask the question then I say he is ready for the truth. I've read that you should just be straight forward with them. For example.... when my son asked about the difference in boy's and girls parts I didn't give him this "Boy's have a wee wee and girls have a hoo ha." That just silly. I explained to him the truth and I told him that if he didn't feel comfortable with that he can make up his own names. Just as long as he knows the truth. Being 4 years old my son knows all the different way's his baby sister could come into this world. He knows about breast feeding and he knows how him and his brother and sister were made. He may not understand completely but he knows he can ask me any question at any time. I say all this but it does have to be your choice on how much your child knows. My way worked for me. But it may not work for others. So, whatever you decide I wish you the best of luck. And don't worry. Your child will understand soon enough as it is.
2006-09-16 00:03:57
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answered by Amber 1
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If he's 8 he's probably already heard stories on the playground. Be honest with him, use correct terminology, and don't overdo it- they don't need to know everything, just the basics. My 6 yr old daughter was asking about my menstral cycle (which I tried to be discreet about to avoid questions!), so I found a website with a little video that showed the female reproductive system and showed the egg moving through the body and then eliminated, and she was fascinated. I've found the best way is to simply and honestly answer their questions.
2006-09-16 18:08:24
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answered by sokkermum 2
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Tell your son the truth, but you don't have to get graphic about it. There are several books available on the subject at the library; they will be of great help to you. When my oldest son was little, he started asking questions at around the age of 4. I just told him the truth in terms he understood at the time, I used the actual words for the body parts, and explained it to him, and he got it. Try these suggestions, and see what happens. Good luck.
2006-09-15 22:21:48
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answered by kellygirlaj 4
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I just explained this to my ten-year old.
I opened up two yahoo.com Internet windows
In one I searched images, "Female Reproductive System"
In another I searched images, "Male Reproductive System"
I explained everything from how semen is made to conception.
I used correct terminology and highlighted body parts on the images I was discussing.
The kid seemed to understand; however, I have given "the talk" to many, many fourth grade boys in public school.
I am the Teacher Man....
2006-09-15 22:23:31
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answered by Teacher Man 6
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You answer specific questions specifically and do not elaborate. "Babies are made inside Mommy when Daddy and Mommy join together to make one." There are a number of videos and books that speak to the subject simply at an 8 yos level you can find in book stores (and sometimes at the public library- - ask your librarian).
2006-09-16 10:31:25
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answered by snddupree 5
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focus on the family has great explanations on things like that. Dr. Dobson does a great job with things that kids ask about. Good luck, and don't panic... it's how all of us were made! Explain the genitalia like pieces of a puzzle, so to speak. We all have a purpose, male and female, when it comes to having a baby, and it is nothing to be embarrassed about.
2006-09-15 22:18:09
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answered by monarchfly7 2
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Be real honest and stright up these days kids are starting early girls getting pregnant as young as 12 so explain to your son about the male and female reproductive system and explain the advantages of waiting until your married.
2006-09-16 19:39:00
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answered by awesome_chick2009 2
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my child was asking at 4 yrs ,i told her that a mans sperm meet with a tiny egg in the womans belly,GOD makes magic & it grows she fiqured out how, when she spied a boys wormy at pre school, he forgot to shut the door while using the restroom- i laughed & told her, boy you`re smart that`s exactly right they don`t understand the drive of sex-so i just make it as truthful as possible- no sordid details are needed. i have told her that when you get married,you & your husband will have a lot of fun wrestling lol. you need to ask him what he thinks at this stage, cause sometimes kids will blow you away with what they fiqured out. laugh, do not make it a big deal. also, according to a friend of mine, he may be wondering why his wormy is sticking up in the mornings lol, her boy-9 was asking her,she told him it would go down when he used the bathroom. btw, at this time i was part of a parenting group ,our moderator told me i was doing it the right way- my, daughter knows the correct terms, i`m the one who uses wormy & kat,lol
2006-09-16 07:10:30
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answered by ? 5
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don't bring out the pictures yet. I explained to my 7 year old that a piece of "love" from the daddy goes inside the mommy and meets up with some of the mommy's "love" and all that "love" joins together to make the loveliest thing of all... a baby.
it satisfied him for a few years and gave me time to prepare for the BIG talk
good luck!
2006-09-15 22:15:49
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answered by Gabrielle 6
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