2006-11-06 10:34:07 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
when they're old enough to ask questions. and even then, don't go into it all at once, only answer at the level of the question. don't have just a sudden sit-down with the kid and lay it all out for them, it only confuses them more.
2006-11-06 10:38:01 · answer #1 · answered by Willy 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should discuss basics before they ask questions. Where do you think those questions are coming from? Most likely if they are asking they already have an idea or have heard something from somewhere else. This shouldn't be a one time talk. As a parent it is your responsibility to teach sex education to your children in a age appropriate way all the time. I have heard of children as young as nine experimenting with sex kissing, hand holding, talking about genitals with friends even trying to " go all the way" . Your children should know the rights and wrongs before these things happen.
2006-11-10 11:05:51 · answer #2 · answered by Trisha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no one answer to this question. One cannot say "eleven" and be done with it. It will depend on the child's maturity.
Slowly, over time, would be the best approach, imho.
I grew up on a farm, so I kinda got some learning about sex from that. And no, don't think that.... that's disgusting. :-p
There were lots of cows and horses. Also, we had dogs and cats... it's kinda hard to explain where the kittens come from without some kind of explaination from the parents. But mum and dad did a good job, I think. By the time I was in the fourth grade, I knew just about as much about sex without any 'first hand experience' as anyone twice my age. I knew what fallopian tubes were and nocturnal emissions.... I took it upon myself to read the book on human sexuality my cousin got from sex ed class (he was in 6th grade).
I'd say tell your kids no more than what they need to know, but make sure they are comfortable asking you about it when the time is right. Of course, if they hit puberty and you haven't had any kind of discussion with them.... well.....you better get on the ball quickly. lol. I didn't mean that to sound dirty. gl.
2006-11-06 18:48:59 · answer #3 · answered by sectumsempra_avada_kedavra 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe it a certain age ,I think it depends on the child.If he or she has become curious and you notice them looking or even comments ,you know it's time.You could also find out when they discuss it at school .It's usually the physed teacher that teaches it.You have to be sure you kid is mature enough to be talking about it.I believe kids talk about things like that with there friends or have heard other older kids talking,because my son who is 8 has mention what others have said,so I yolk that oppertunity to correct the wording to the proper wording but I didn't go much further cause I don't think it's time.I think I will know when it's time.I still remember how I behaved and acted when I discovered boys.
2006-11-06 18:51:52 · answer #4 · answered by too4barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a parent, you'll know when the right time is, my parents were always straight up with me about everything so on the other hand I say when they ask questions, answer them to the best of your ability and whe4n you're comfortable discussing it, fine. But, dont do it until you feel that the time is right.
2006-11-06 18:51:55 · answer #5 · answered by Diva 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my boys were in elementary school,when they started teaching the children in school about the birds and bees. Then you can talk about,what they learn in school. Its a lot easier now days, because the schools help out lot. They were in either in 4th or 5th grade.
2006-11-06 19:02:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on what they are being introduced to. I am the mother of 2. My daugther had a 'basic't talk when she was in 4th grade ( 9years old). We went into more detail when she had signs of her peirod starting at age 11.
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2006-11-06 19:02:49 · answer #7 · answered by garden_mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These days the younger the better. This society is so sex obsessed our children, whether we like it or not, get exposed to sexual images from a young age. Even if we shield our kids, when they are around other kids who have been exposed, they, too, get exposed to various ideas. I think it's important to explain, in terms that they understand for their age, what sex is, who it's for, and that God created it for a purpose. That way, they are hearing it from their parents first & hopefully we, as parents, can help shape the images & ideas in our children's minds.
2006-11-06 18:52:05 · answer #8 · answered by ELIZABETH B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every day of their life at age appropriate levels. Do not give more information than they are ready for and answer all questions openly and honestly. They will then be prepared to protect themselves
2006-11-07 22:54:51 · answer #9 · answered by Geo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As said earlier- only answer the question at hand. Not much more information is needed, they will often be satisfied with the most simplistic answer.
It also depends alot on the maturity of the child.
2006-11-06 18:42:49 · answer #10 · answered by rottymom02 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋