My daughter is 7 1/2 and most all of the young girls on my dads side of the family started thier periods at age 9, is she too young for me to explain what a period is? I didn't start until I was 12 but I don't want to not tell her in case it happens early, yet I don't want to freak the poor kid out at her age. Any suggestions would be great.
2007-03-22 19:11:53 · 14 answers · asked by ladybug 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
If the girls in your family started early then I think you should start straight away. My stepdaughter (who has lived with me from about 6 years old) also started at 9. I told her what is going to happen with her body at about age 8 (her breasts were already starting to develop) I gave her a pad and a clean pair of panties in a packet and put it in a secret compartment in her school bag. By the time she started at she had forgotten everything I had told her including her secret compartment. He hid it from everyone, throwing away her panties, etc. until I found one and had to explain everything again. Telling her that there is nothing to be ashamed about and it was perfectly natural. (my poor girl!) Anyway my advice is to keep discussing it with her so she is not scared when it happens to her. Also remember to tell her that if she hears anything at school that sounds odd, she must ask you and you will always tell her the truth and that some kids can twist things. Good luck, enjoy your daughter.
2007-03-23 01:41:49 · answer #1 · answered by curlytop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say tell her all the time. When she sees you shave your legs tell her why. When she see you clean the house tell her why you do it this way. When she might walk in on you doing what ever tell her why. Also if she asks you something tell her why and be very open, you don't have to get graphic. If you don't know the right answer go on-line with her so both can learn. Let her use the mouse and such. This will make it easier when things do happen and it will also make it easier for her when she is older to be more open with you about such personal things because you were so open with her and not looking down on her.
2007-03-23 04:31:52 · answer #2 · answered by Suzann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check her weight. Children who are over 7 stone are going to have their periods earlier. So if she is heavy, perhaps you should start talking to her gently.
And yes, I'd leave her until she's a bit older. I started talking to my daughters from day one, I answered their questions as they asked them. I feel strongly that this is the right way to do it. So be matter-of-fact, explain what having a period means, but don't be too heavy, unless you have to.
I do feel sorry for girls - this is so hard.
2007-03-23 05:05:30 · answer #3 · answered by True Blue Brit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sisters and I started at 11 my daughter at 11 into 12. I would say give it at least one more year. I think 3 grade or forth would be a good time.
2007-03-23 02:18:34 · answer #4 · answered by Sunset 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 3 yr old comes in to the bathroom with me and she notices the changes, making a natural time for me to talk about it. You need to find a good way to start the convo - and I'd say soon. The younger they are the less giggly they are about the topic, as it is just information to them when they are small.
Take her to help you get feminine protection products and ask her if she knows what they are once you get back in the car. Talk about a new baby you know and ask her where she thinks babies come from. There are great books out there for every subject too. Here's one I found on Amazon by searching for Where do babies come from: http://www.amazon.com/Where-Do-Babies-Come-Learning/dp/0570035635/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/002-8444828-3662400?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1174630702&sr=8-3
Peace!
2007-03-23 02:19:12 · answer #5 · answered by carole 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
PUBERTY..
a lot of physical changes occur at this stage so it is a parent's prerogative to guide the children with the changes on their body. it usually comes at the age of 12 but the modern times is quite taking some shift on this. there are some people who comes to the puberty stage at a young age.
anyway, whenever we observe that changes are starting to occur, we need to react on them by guiding the children responsibly..
2007-03-23 02:18:22 · answer #6 · answered by hypnotech 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait until she asks, then only tell her the least amount possible....she'll problaby know about it from friends before it happens. I was aakd a long time ago, "What is f....?" While I was agonizing over what to say, she said her friend says "it's when a boy puts his thing in a girls thing." I just said, "That's right. That's what it is." and she laughed and said, "I thought she was lying." No problem.
2007-03-23 02:25:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally believe that it is never too early. The earlier you start talking to her about it the easier it will be on the both of you once that time comes. If you start talking to her now it also will probably be easier for her to come to you with questions once she gets older. She will also know she can come to you.
2007-03-23 02:14:58 · answer #8 · answered by J. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say 8 or 9. Girls develop so quick these days, a LOT quicker than we did, that's for sure!
2007-03-23 02:14:38 · answer #9 · answered by chachafance 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just explain it in a way that seems not bad at all, like makin a lot of funny jokes and being cool with her, i think with kids it works out, damn shes too young but if it happens i wouldnt like to see her goin out
2007-03-23 02:15:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋