What do I say if my 5-year-old cousin asks me about puberty, I am 14 and he looks up to me, so what should I say if he asks, and what websites could I use?
2007-02-09 08:22:37 · 10 answers · asked by the_bi_guy_in_MI 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
Before you do anything, tell his parents or yours. At 5 years old he shouldn't know what puberty is. You guys should explain to him that he'll learn when he's older.
2007-02-09 08:33:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should tell his mom or another adult first before you go into any details because they might not want him knowing these type of things at such a young age. I however think that you should tell him, not to in depth, but what puberty means. I happen to think that education is the key to helping kids make good decision because they are aware of what is going on with there bodies. You should also ask where he heard about puberty? But you still need to tell an adult, because you are young yourself, and that is a delicate situation that must be approached in the right way. All the best.
2007-02-09 16:33:47 · answer #2 · answered by TRUTH HURTZ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him he should be asking his parents first. And you should mention it to his parents. They are the ones that should be discussing these things with him. It's nice that he looks up to you. But the best thing you can do is encourage him to talk to them.
What exactly is he asking? You would only need to answer exactly what he asks. Don't offer up any more information. Five is awfully young to be asking questions about puberty. Is he being exposed to sexual things when he shouldn't be? You should ask him why he wants to know about that kind of stuff. It's possible that he's being exposed to things that could be way above his head or even harmful. Proceed with caution.
2007-02-09 16:30:14 · answer #3 · answered by teacherintheroom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here:
http://www.puberty101.com/
2007-02-09 16:25:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just say it is like a moustache, as you grow older you will have hair on other parts of your body. Like grandad have moustache and you have'nt yet because you are 14.
2007-02-09 16:32:31 · answer #5 · answered by chicko_3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him/her it is a state in Canada. Forget the website.
2007-02-09 16:26:34 · answer #6 · answered by interested_party 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him that its a stage when you get taller and alot of your body changes. If he asks, "like what?" then just say...you get taller!!! Yay!
2007-02-09 16:26:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a website: http://www.boysunderattack.com/
2007-02-10 00:03:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont recommend ever just telling anyone tell them to ask thier parents
2007-02-09 17:50:19 · answer #9 · answered by The Eternal Warrior? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell him what your experience.
2007-02-09 18:35:33 · answer #10 · answered by zeus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋