when should i talk to my daughter about..?

Question

at what age should you talk to a daughter about puberty

Answer 1

You should be talking with your child about their bodies, their feelings, who they are from the very beginning. I started when my daughter was two and was fasinated with my "Joy of Birth" book. She loved to look at the photos and would ask me about them and I would answer her truthfully. That includes male and female anatomy. I've never really had to have "the talk" with her as we have always had an open communication about sex...maybe that's why she has always been more discrimantory as to the guys she dates, and doesn't jump into bed with every guy she is friends with.

Answer 2

8 or 9

Answer 3

By like 9 years old at the latest! Some kids start developing at that age. Besides, many emergency rooms do pregnancy tests on any female over the age of 9 - because they see 12 and 13 year olds pregnant. The other reality is, kids are exposed to things younger and younger. Do you remember the 5 year old who brought a gun to school to kill a classmate at recess? Where do you think he learned that? It wasn't on Sesame Street!

Besides, IMO - if you start open and honest dialogue with your daughter, things will be less likely to freak her out when her body starts changing, and when things start happening - such as someone offering her drugs or she's contemplating sex - she'll be able to talk to you about it and less likely to do stupid things.

As an aside - many health insurances require doctors to begin what my office calls the "sex, drugs, and rock n roll" talk every year at the physicals begining at age 9 or 10.

Answer 4

10-12

Answer 5

I would definitely discuss it with her long before she is going to go through it. Different aspects of puberty can be scary or confusing if she doesn't expect it. I think it is good to have open communication with your children from a young age so that they feel comfortable coming to you with any questions they may have. If you are secretive or act nervous or embarrassed about these topics they might turn to others for their information. You want to be the one answering your child's questions so you know they are getting correct info. Also, that way you are aware of what they are thinking about, and hopefully you will be able to teach them your beliefs and morals.

Answer 6

I'd say to do some general stuff about 8, more in depth at 9. It also depends on how developed she is. Obviously if she may get her period at 9 you'd want to start earlier. See how interested she is in the topic - she'll let you know if she isn't interested. Lack of interest may also be lack of maturity to handle knowing about all "that stuff' so take your cues from her. Give her the details she needs, but not more than she is ready for.

Answer 7

You should start in the 4th grade. Go into her room and give her a female puberty book." What is happening to me" Put it on her bed and tell her if she has any questions to ask you. She will be grossed out for alittle bit but will soon peek into it.

Answer 8

Bath and Body Works has a great book on taking care of yourself, check it out and have an open disscusion on the subject. Around 8 sounds good.

Answer 9

when you start seeing it maybe 10-12 even 8 or 9

Answer 10

at around 10-11 before you get to late