is it time?

Question

i have a duaghter who is 10 is it a right time to tell her about sex or just learn it by herself?

she is in fifth grade and they start talking about sex in health class

onley serious comments please

Answer 1

I think this is a subject best learned from parents.
Only you can teach her about sex the way you want her to view it - with the values you wish to instill in her.
If they're going to start teaching her in school, you might want to talk to her about it first so you can ensure she doesn't misconstrue anything.

Answer 2

These days, I'm surprised you haven't already. Yes, definitely you should be talking with her. The school is only going to talk about the mechanics of sex. She should be learning from you what it's really about and how she needs to respect herself and her body.

Answer 3

Say,"Baby,I'm sure you would have brought up the subject at some point in your life"."I would have preferred later than now,I
have seen a lot of children allow they're curiosity get the best of
them and destroy their lives.I do not want the same for my little girl,whom I love so dearly.Being you are discussing it in school
it is not a secrete anymore.I only want the best for my child.I am
glad you told me the subjects you are discussing in school.Remember,from this point forward you can talk to me about anything"(being careful to say it appropriately you are still my child).

Answer 4

i'd talk with her along with her taking the class, at home.And if she feels alittle uncomfortable just let her know she can ask you anything!

What age do most girls ,begin having their periods? 12 or 13yrs old?

At such an early age.I wouldn't let "recess talk" and over the phone conversations with her friends be her main line of information.Other than class.
my sisters friends had her so scared of taking a pap smear,i didn't find out till she was 18. Sex wasn't talked about it my house.After, i told her what to expect, she made her appointment! I'm sure she was still uncomfortable,but she began having them.

With my younger brothers and sisters, i had to find some subsitutes words ,whenever i could but i let them know if they couldn't talk to mom .then ask me. And if i didn't know, we would be going to the library to learn something together.
Good Luck!

Answer 5

I was around your daughters age when my mom had the talk with me. Honestly I don't even remember what she said. I think 10 might be a little to young to fully comprehend everything. But if they are teaching it in school she will probably have questions that you need to answer. Good luck.

Answer 6

I waited until my girls were in 6th grade before allowing them to attend the 'family life' classes. I think 10 might be a little too young still. But we DEFINITELY talked about sex before they entered junior high school!

Answer 7

I think it is important to at least start the conversation. Start the conversation by asking her what is her interpretation of the word "sex" is. I am sure you have wonderful judgment about how much you should tell her. Good luck!!

Answer 8

You should have started long ago...stuff like proper body part names, good touch/bad touch and such. As it is, you need to sit her down and tell her some of the facts of life, guides to age-appropriate conversations you can probably find places like ppfa.org or gurl.com. Be sure to convey that sexuality is natural, and be prepared for her questions.

Answer 9

I would definately start talking to her now!! If you don't she will find out alot of things that may not even be true and that will freak her out. Tell her the truth before someone makes it all out to be a bad thing. (She can know it's not a good thing now but later it will be a good thing.)

Answer 10

I'd probably wait till she goes to middle school. Her mind is too young to get in depth with this stuff. Just be patient- schools talk about that a lot around 6 to 8 grade, then you could talk.