I have 2 girls, one 4 and the other 2. I am really confused as to when and how to bring up sex ed with them. My husband and I are quite open with them about most things and we both agreed with the way the Netherlands dealt with sex ed. But do we drum it into them at an early age or do we wait till they are at the age to ask?
2007-03-24 02:33:20 · 7 answers · asked by Janie B 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
This is kind of difficult coz I would be thinking the same thing with my kids, and I wouldn't want to bring it up too early or too late. I would wait definately longer than that, hmmm the thing is times are changing, and children hear from other kids about it, so you need to teach them about it quite early but not too early.
I think it depends on your kids, when you feel ready.
2007-03-24 12:31:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's no need to talk to them at this age. I think you are doing the right thing by being open with them. They are naturally inquisitive and will ask questions. Do not hide it from them when you're going to have sex, just tell them mommy and daddy need to have the time alone and when they ask you can tell them it is for sex. If it is done naturally, they won't have hangups about it when they get older and they won't learn from their friends. What you do need to talk about is rape and indecent touching and then explain what to do if they are in such a situation.
2007-03-24 09:50:29 · answer #2 · answered by stoutseun69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will know when the right time to tell your daughters about sex is.
What I say he be open with them but allow them to have friends.
Tell them straight that it is better for them to be a virgin & dont let any boys ruin them as they will get a name.
Tell them that if they meet a boy that they like & he tries it on that they must resist & if the boy is there 12 months later he is most probably the right young man for her.
tell them they must be sensible & grow up with respect & high morals & become ladies.
That is best for them long term.
It would be wrong to be too strict otherwise they may turn out to be like many convent girls & you wouldn't want that
2007-03-24 09:43:12 · answer #3 · answered by ANDREW H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the girls will ask you as and when they need to know they are far to young yet but they have introduced sex ed in junior school at 10 as long as they can talk to you which u have said is possible you have nothing to worry about
2007-03-24 09:48:23 · answer #4 · answered by anita m 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont have any kids, but if i remember right, the actual act of sex wasnt drummed into the infants, just the idea that its normal for 'odd' mixes of people(not whats perceived as the norm) to be together.
i found the cartoons too much, but i dont think we saw what lead up to the 'sex cartoon'-the emotional education.
but what narked me off was davina trying to do what jamie oliver has done and try and reinvent herself.
2007-03-24 09:42:44 · answer #5 · answered by jon h 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they're only 4 and 2 I would wait till they're like 10.11. or 12
2007-03-24 09:37:55 · answer #6 · answered by riley_xo_211 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait till they are about 11/13 years old, they are way to young to learn about sex at the age they are now, they won't unerstand,
2007-03-24 10:11:07 · answer #7 · answered by Dazzlebox 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋