when is the best time to tell your kids about sex?

Answer 1

when they ask. Kids at any age may see something sexual and ask what it is. Or they may hear about sex.Anytime they ask you a question about sex is the time. Just make sure your answer are appropriate for the age of the child and be as honest as you can.
But The best age for the "talk" is probably when they reach 10 or 11. They are hitting the preteen years and they are starting to change. They may have questions about the changes or noticed it in thier friends.
But if you have given them a good foundation about sex earlier then the big talk will be easier for you and your child. This will be an important talk for them.

Answer 2

Discussions about sex are never a one-time-only, sit-down-and-talk session. It should be a progressive and perpetual thing. It may start as early as three or four, or as late as seven or eight (though I think this is a bit late). I think that discussing the biology of it (sperm fertilizes egg) is a good way to start. You could introduce the topic when gardening even. Show how a plant sprouts out from a seed, and explain that it's similar to how an egg inside the mommy grows a baby. Later on you can talk about how the sperm gets where it's supposed to go. Better do it before his or her friends, or worse yet, the schools inform them. No doubt the friends will have lots of misinformation, and the schools are often pushed by special organization groups' agendas regarding sexual behavior. Some teachings will almost certainly clash with your own beliefs (religious, moral or ethical). Sex ed today is not what it used to be.
Besides all this, if YOU are the one telling your child about sex, that child is more likely to come to YOU if he or she has a problem, concern, or question. He or she will also be more likely to align his or her beliefs with yours.
God bless!

Answer 3

I would say when they start asking - which is usually innocently at a young age - like 3-5 - but make sure you give age appropriate info - no need to get all into anatomy with a 4 yr old, just simple answers that answer their questions but don't go too much into details.

I would have the truth "sex talk" at maybe 8-10 or so because kids are maturing more rapidly these days and you want them to be prepared - girls more so then boys - at least in my opinion. My sister got her period when she was 9 and I did when I was 10, so you just never know when.

Answer 4

My parents never told me because I kind of figure it out myself with T.V. and all. I think by telling your kids about sex will just give them ideas. Kids know from right and wrong but if the parent tells you something you can't do then comes your baby sticking their hand in the cookie jar.

Answer 5

i always heard talk aboitu sex when i was younger. lol i dont knwo how but when i was younger i though you had sex but putting your belly button against the other person. (lolol) but you should tell them i think when they are 10. dont be too graphic about things. keep it age appropriate and if they keep askign when they get older then you know they will me more mature and understanding about things. its good that they have sex ed in schools though. takes the pressure off of the parents abotu the birds and the bees. lol

Answer 6

I would say around 1st grade. You don't have to tell them ALL the details, just the basics. My parents didn't try to tell me until I was 15 but I had already heard it all at school since 2nd grade and had seen it in the movies.

Answer 7

When they ask. Stork bird responses will not last forever. But make sure your child is old enough to understand that sharing this info with everyone at school is not appropriate. If specifically speaking, between 8-14.

Answer 8

my mother tried the not telling me until i asked thing...and i never asked and ended up losing my virginity at 13...you should talk to your kids around 11 or 12...and not that they would do it at those ages...there are lots of people out there influencing them in direct and indirect ways...you should be the one to teach them not some boy or girl who thinks they know what they are doing...and i didnt mean have sex with them just to clear that up...i just meant to talk them and let them know about it before they do it and learn that way!

Answer 9

I think about 4th or 5th grade. I think thats about the time we first start thinkn about boyfriends/girlfriends. But if they ask before that just tell them the truth its a part of life and if you let them no that they can talk to you about that without you freaking out it will come in handy when they turn .14,15,16. I 'm a ~*Teenager*~. And it would be GREAT if us teenagers cud actually talk to our parents about that without them going crazy and mess!

Answer 10

the proper age is 10 or 11, because most kids will start having their first crush at 10, and girls at age 11, most of them reach puberty then, boys probably like 12, or 11, my parents told me at age 6, and I never forgot about it, I was mad, and had a difficult life after that, don't do the same mistake my parents made!