2007-09-07 18:34:15 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
NOW, his friends will start having sex sooner than you think and he may too unless you step in and educate him. I can guarantee they already talk about it or say jokes. Good luck
2007-09-08 15:56:29 · answer #1 · answered by Brook E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make it a regular conversation (yes, starting yesterday). The kids who are most comfortable going to their parents with questions or problems are the ones who talk about sex on a regular basis, not just one or two big "talks".
There are so many resources available. Get a decent, age appropriate book, and consider reading it together. It's easier than coming up with material on your own, and it's easier for your son to ask questions.
Keep up the good work!!
2007-09-08 01:48:57 · answer #2 · answered by HappyThoughts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, it depends if he is mature or not. They start in grade 3 and by grade 9 he will know about safe sex. Trust me, they do a really big section on it in school. He will learn about if he gets a girl pregnant what it will mean to the girl, condoms, and how to have safe sex. so if you feel comfertable telling him, go ahead, he might already know stuff. i am sure that you are just really nervous. There are two ways he could take it: he could laugh at what you are saying or he could take it seriously. so just keep in mind that they do teach it in school and he will learn stuff.
2007-09-08 01:51:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a single mother of an 11 yr old and I've been talking to my son about this for at least 2 yrs. (His dad would never take the responsibility) We have had many "discussions". And we will have many more. You can't educate your kids enough!
2007-09-08 01:46:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yesterday. Kids are getting smarter and smarter as the years go by. I'm sure that his friends at school have already discussed it. Best to give him the straight answers now, instead of finding out from his friends, who may or may not have the right info to pass along.
The weekend is coming up now, so no better time to get it over with.
good luck to you and your son.
2007-09-08 01:45:27 · answer #5 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
seriously, now is the right time. middle school he's going to hear all about it from his friends, a sex ed class possibly. kids are having sex at younger and younger ages. it seems most adults want to give their children either the benefit of the doubt and assume they won't be one of those or either they ignore it and pretend it's not an issue.
fact is you need to go ahead and talk to him. its nerve wrecking for you i'm sure, and he'll be uncomfortable and it needs to be done and the fact that you're willing to talk to him about it opens the door that he can always come to you and not go directly to his friends about the subject. i wouldn't condone it or say it's forbidden. but it's best not to be in denial that it could happen at any age from here on out as sad as that is to say. tell him how you feel about it and at what age you think it may be appropriate and go from there. we all hope our children will make the right decisions and trust that you've raised him well enough so far and continue to do so that you can trust him in his morals and decision and support and help him when he makes mistakes.
quite frankly i'm dreading the day where i'll have to talk to my children about it. but all i can do as well as any of us really is educate them to the best of our ability and that's all we can really do. because when it comes to sex ed in school all they teach is really about abstinance and that's unrealistic in today's society. but that's all they're allowed to teach unfortunately.
good luck to you.
2007-09-08 01:50:49 · answer #6 · answered by Amanda 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well personally I would be teaching abstinence at that age! I wouldn't want an 11 year old father, condoms break.
2007-09-08 01:51:37 · answer #7 · answered by nanners454 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Depends on the maturity level of your son. But generally, I'd say about the age of 13. At least, you're willing to tell him. I had to find out all these stuff by myself and friends! And, try to keep an eye on him cause some kids start doing some nasty stuff when they learn all about it.
2007-09-08 01:40:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Now is about right. He probably knows bits and pieces, much of it wrong. Keep it simple but be prepared for questions you wish you didn't have to answer.
2007-09-08 06:12:47 · answer #9 · answered by EC Expert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that depends where u live........but im 14 and i knew everythin when i was 11 so i suggest you ask him first what he knows and then correct the facts if wrong.if he doesnt know anything[not possible]then tell him know
2007-09-09 03:23:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋