Talking to teen about having a period?

Question

I would like responces back Only if you are being serious. I hate to ask anything anymore because there are so many smart *** remarks? I have a teen daughter and I have been trying to talk to her about having a period. She didn't ever want to talk. She would always tell me that is gross do we have to talk about it. This week she just started hers. She didn't even tell me until 3 hrs. after. I ask her if she wanted me to explain anything, she said no. I soon found out she didn't know all she thought she did. But, she still didn't want to talk about it. I can I talk to her about it and how to keep yourself clean and all that if she doesn't want to? And what should I say?

Answer 1

If she won't talk to you, maybe she will talk to a doctor. Ask her if she would prefer this, and then go from there.

Answer 2

Well, I had my first period when i was 11 ( now I'm 16 ) And since i was young i told my mom ( cause i didn't know any better) right away and my mom started blabbing about:
"Well this is what happens............. ( cant remember ) and you don't have to tell your friends if you want to but you better start knowing that you need slips ( get them from pharmacy's here in Italy ) because otherwise blood will come out and be very messy
and disgusting, and that it happens once a month and it doesn't make you feel any good after it happens....\
I have NO idea how you could approach her

Answer 3

I would try telling her that every woman goes through it and it's a part of life. I find talking to my older sister about it more comfortable so maybe if you have an older daughter ask her to talk to her about it. Also girls find out a lot from their friends, but sometimes false info. Just tell her that altough it may be gross there are ways to make her a lot more comfortable and maybe then she will start talking to you.

Answer 4

I have no clue! When my daughter was in like 4th grade they showed "the movie", which I think was way too young, but I didn't know till after cause my daughter never gave me notes from school..that's a different subject. I had a friend who knew how to talk to kids talk to her about it.. also here's a link to Kotex's website http://www.kotex.com/na/index.asp it actually has a section called "let's talk" from what I see it helps you know what to say and everything. Let me know how it goes, granted my girl is only 11 (12 in Feb) but her day will come soon...it can't be as bad ad what my mom did--handed me a bag of pads and said "here ya go"

Answer 5

I would maybe write her a note to communicate to her the best ways to cope and deal with it. I didn't want to talk with my mom either and I really struggled with it. I was so embarrassed. I was 11!!! Too young I feel to get your periods!! I would respect her wishes not to discuss the matter but when I was in 5th grade we watched a movie about it and I was so dumbfounded by it. I would also make sure she has sanitary options, I mean she is going to have to face the fact that she is going to need products to cope and also maybe medicines. It is so sad to hear this as it is a fact of life that we women have to tolerate and I wish she didn't feel so embarrassed about it. I didn't want to tell anyone! I would just buy her pads, tampons of all kinds and place them in her personal space for use until she is comfortable talking to you about it...but like I said before maybe write her a letter/note.

Answer 6

Maybe you could buy a book for her, or have another adult talk to her---like an aunt or a close friend? Sometimes it is easier to talk to an adult other than mom.

Just let her know you are there for her if she has any questions. Maybe the two of you could go out to lunch. Don't bring it up. A lot of time if a kid is relaxed and enjoying themselves, they will find it easier to bring up hard subjects. Don't push it, though.

Answer 7

When my mom wanted to talk about having period I grossed out ,but than I thought about it more and realized that it is apart of life and besides everyone goes through it. oh and another thing is to tell her about the time you had started your period maybe you and her will have something in common and she will probably feel more comfortable talking to you!

Answer 8

Im still a teenager and I have to say for me and my mom it is kinda wierd and we dont talk to much but I have an older sister and I feel more comfertable talking to her about stuff like that. So if you have an older daughter maybe you could have her talk to her about it? I dont know just trying to help

Answer 9

Well if she doesn't want to talk about it then you don't have to, you could let her find out stuff for her self and when shes ready or need your help she'll come to you. Or on the other hand you could sit her down and talk to her about it and tell her its for the best if she know what your telling her.

Answer 10

I started mine about a year ago. My mom and dad were out of town and i was with my grandma. I had to tell my grandma and ask if she had any pads. I have older cousins, they are both 14 I talked to my cousin Kenna, the middle cousin but the most mature. She wasn't there. My mom wasn't there. Grandma was. I would gladly have told my mom. I personally hate talking to my mom about it. The only thing we exchange between the subject is,' I need pads,' What kind?' This kind,' That's all. We're getting better at it. Let her come to u. and DON'T tell her dad.

Answer 11

No, in united kingdom females come from Venus, so as that they have got no boobs ang in no way have sessions. To have babies, they kiss their boyfriends, and after 32 months they lose a hand and it will become a toddler. Left hand supply a babygirl and precise and supply a babyboy. (in different europeans united states that's the comparable yet boys come from left hand and ladies from precise one)