I'm still teaching her proper period "ettiquette" if you will, but in the mean time, my son is starting to ask questions because his sister leaves wrappers out, or other things that raise a red flag. How do I explain a period to an 8 yr old boy in simple matter of fact terms.
2007-03-05 03:01:54 · 26 answers · asked by chelelab 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
The same way you explined it to your daughter when she was expecting it.. vey matter of factly.. It is something that all girls get when they reach a certain age, it is something very personal and that is all you need to know for now. (that should suffice)
2007-03-05 03:05:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
First of all don't keep her supply in the bathroom and second I'm surprised an 8 yr. old boy would even have a notion to ask about the "wrappers" and what they're from....just say it's trash and leave it at that; it's none of his business. And tell your daughter to Put the Trash and her "stuff" Where it Belongs if she doesn't want her brother to ask questions. My daughter always kept them in her room and took them to the bathroom one at a time as needed and never had a problem with my younger son.
2007-03-05 03:58:27 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Twinkle♥Toes 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I just told my sons the facts about how the human body works. I told them certain things when they were much younger than age 8, and added specifics as they got older. I definitely wanted them to be aware of the idea when female friends their ages began to have periods, and I wanted them to be comfortable with the idea and understand that it isn't naughty or shameful. It's nature.
With regards to menstrual periods, I told them what you would tell a girl. The woman's body prepares for having a baby every month by lining the uterus, but most months a baby doesn't grow. When there's no baby, the lining comes out in the form of blood. It's not an illness, it's healthy and normal and happens to almost all women. Acknowledge that it seems weird the first time you hear about it, even giggle with him about it- but be matter-of-fact.
You might even tell him that you were raised to be kind of embarrassed about it (if that's true for you), but that it's really not anything to be ashamed of. It's part of being a woman, but it's important for men to know about it, too.
It's always been my view that children have the same right to know how human reproductive organs work as they have to know how their fingers and toes work.
2007-03-05 03:10:11 · answer #3 · answered by Behaviorist 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 10:24:10 · answer #4 · answered by hosfield 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At some point, I think the more they know the better. I know that every one says that girls should know about the birds and bees and what not, because we dont wnat young mothers, but what about young fathers?
however, 8 is still a bit too young.
You could always tell him that because she is a girl, her body was made different from his so that if she wants to, she can have a baby when she gets older. And her body is starting to get ready for it now.
He may be concerned that she is hurting or something, just tell him that she is just fine, and that it is very normal. tell him it is what happens to girls.
Explain to him that when he gets older, his voice will change and get a different tone, because that's just what happens to boys.
And talk to your ten y/o, tell her to clean up after herself!!!
Best of luck!
2007-03-05 03:30:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to explain too much, just tell him it's a girl thing. Most 8 year old boys will run away at the mention of 'girl things'. If he is interested in knowing details just give him something simplistic like, once a month this is something girls use because of the things their bodies do so they can create babies. If he is very inquisitive then get him a book on the subject, there is nothing wrong with him knowing, as long as you tell him it's private for the girl so he shouldn't go around telling everyone about it.
2007-03-05 03:06:19 · answer #6 · answered by ○•○•Cassie•○•○ 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Just sit down and speak to him like an adult. I would suggest buying these books my mom had "Where did I come from" and "Whats happening to me" They are great educational books. Each year my mom went though the books with me and asked if I had any questions. It was a great help and I had more knowledge than my friends. And more knowledge on what changes are happening to your body is a good thing.
However you decided to talk with him about it, just let him ask questions and answer the best you can. Sheltering him from the real answers will not be good for him.
Best of luck
2007-03-05 03:06:56 · answer #7 · answered by Just Me 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't go into details, unless he's really smart and into learning about this kind of thing. Just explain just as boys enter puberty and blah blah blah happens, girls enter puberty and start behaviors of a young lady. Just let him know NOT to touch anything she leaves out. In the meantime, make that a priority to tell you daughter the importance if always being discreet and to clean up after herself, making sure no one knows she's even on her cycle.
2007-03-05 03:09:51 · answer #8 · answered by downinmn 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Simply tell him that when a girl starts getting older her body starts going through changes that in time will turn her into a lady and then a mother.
2007-03-05 03:12:55 · answer #9 · answered by leola h 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just tell him that it is a part of life that all girls go through and it is part of becoming a woman. Tell him that someday he will beome a man but just not in the same way. Tell him that this is a very important time in his sister's life and he may understand.
2007-03-05 03:05:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋