Whats the best way to teach kids about sex?

Answer 1

One of those PBS shows about how babies are made, though it should be done at an age when they can comprehend that information.
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Answer 2

First of all, answer any questions they have as truthfully as you can. Someone here mentioned a movie called WHERE DID I COME FROM. I have not seen the movie, but if it is based on the book it is well done. Look for the book of the same name. Kids will hear what you tell them and assimilate it as well as they can as a child. They will periodically ask questions and then you can address those questions again. Part of sex education as they get older, is explaining the responsibility of sex.

Check the local bookstores. There are great books out there for kids of all ages. Kids ask questions at very young ages. The way you answer them can set the tone for life. If you act embarrassed or divert the questions they will think sex is either bad, dirty or something not to be discussed. Explain that it is natural. but, as many activities are, is an adult activity.

I remember my daughter at age 3-4 asking how daddy got me pregnant after hearing a conversation between my spouse and me where he asked if he could get me anything and I remarked "the only thing you got me was pregnant!". We took out the book WHERE DID I COME FROM and read it with both of my pre-school age kids and then explained that this was something parents tell their kids - not to be discussed during show and tell at school. My daughter jumped up and said, "let's call grandma and tell her what HER little boy has been up to!".

Good luck!

Answer 3

I'm a father of 3 boys. My advice is to tell the clinical truth. The good thing about this method is that they will understand what they are capable of understanding and forget the rest until they are older and the information is repeated. Each time, they will understand a little more but the information remains consistent. There is no need to muddle your kids with fairy tales and stork stories.

Answer 4

I'm sure you'll get some colorful answers to this question. I think you should just sit them down and talk to them. Don't be afraid or nervous to tell them. They'll find out eventually and if it's from their friends, chances are it'll be the wrong info. Kids that aren't taught are more likely to get pregnant or become fathers at a young age.

Answer 5

Talk to them! Don't give more info than they are ready for, but also don't make up things or use fairy tales like a stork bringing a baby. Use the proper name for body parts. Be honest and your kids will come to you with questions instead of there friends. Good luck!

Answer 6

Just tell them directly how it works. Mostly you need to teach them about the risks of pregnancy and disease with various contraceptives. They mechanics of it they pretty much figure out early on anyway through their friends.

Answer 7

Controversially I think the best way is to let them play with each other in a SAFE way when they are curious. Biological facts should be taught in a matter of fact way at school.

Answer 8

dude wake up you cant teach them any thing,once the hit that age there going to do it no matter what you tell them teach them.i know i have kids.

Answer 9

Take the bedroom door off the hinges, and wait till your husband is at work and the pool boy comes over.

Answer 10

you should just tell them the truth, AT THE RIGHT TIME, thats is. cuz if theyre too young, they might go bazoinkers all overyou and some might even blow chunks on ya.