THE birds and the bees?

Question

when is the proper age to talk to kids about sex ?

Answer 1

Saving "the talk" for some arbitrary age and delivering it in one lecture isn't a good way to approach this topic. It's an ongoing process that begins as soon as they are able to verbalize their questions. Don't go in more detail then they are asking for. For example maybe "babies come from mommies" is all they want to know at this time. If it's not enough they'll ask for more detail.

Answer honestly and seriously. Don't laugh or act shocked. This dialog will get more complex as they mature but it will be easier to aswer the harder questions if the topic has been comfortable all along.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

I think that the proper age is when they start going through puberty. Which is probably between the ages of 13 and 14. When you tell them don't say the birds and the bees tell them straight out what it is. If you don't tell them someone else is going to tell them and they are not going to sugar coat it. So talk to them. You will be glad that you did.

Answer 4

Once they start asking. Hopefully you have a close enough relationship with your kid(s) for them to come and ask you.

Now a days things are happening earlier then when we, or at least I was younger. More sexual stuff on TV, videos, movies, stores - everywhere!!!!!! My daughter first started asking about sexual stuff when she was 8 years old. Be open and honest and explain things in a kid friendly way - and use correct terms (penis, breast etc). Not slag words!

Answer 5

When they ask you!!! Honesty will go along way. You don't have to go into detail until they ask you a detail question. I have always just answered my kids questions and if they want to know more they will ask.

Honesty

Answer 6

I believe it depends on the child.