my sons 11yrs at what age do you think i should give a detailed book on the human body etc?

Answer 1

that's a great idea. then explain everything and answer all his questions. it's better his parents do it then some of his friends. responsible parents teach there kids things before they start school or before it's introduced in the classroom. neglectful parents allow their kids to learn about things from television, unless it's an educational channel like the history channel, animal planet, or PBS. good luck!

Answer 2

The new age that kids are loosing there virginity is 10 & There are more and more pre-teens pregnancy each day.

You don't have to show him a book, be open sit down and talk to him about life. And everything that can happen. Not only dont have sex! but about what happens if you dont stds, hiv, pregnancy. Some kids will end up having sex no matter what, even good kids. Also be open about protection.

I am shocked how many people have sex while in jr high or even high school these days. Its sad but true!

Answer 3

You might check your local hospital or health department to see if they have a class about all of the changes his body is going through and take him to it(his dad should do it most likely). My mom did that for me around age 9-10 so that I would know ahead of time what my body was doing and how to handle it. At the time I hated it but it really was good to know, none of my friends had as much real info. I think now is a good time to start open talks about sex and what he hears from friends at school so you can get the facts straight. I hate seeing teens come on here and say "but my boyfriend pulled out, can I still get pregnant?". My Dh didn't get any sex ed growing up and he really did think that was good enough when we started dating at 18. Thankfully I had good sex ed in school and it was always an open subject at home so I knew better and got myself on birth control and demanded condoms.

Answer 4

My mother in law gave her daughter (my sister in law) a book around the age of 11. My sister in law thought it was a HORRIBLE, AKWARD, and UNCARING way to explain things to her. She is still not over it, 7 years later. Don't give him a book. Explain it if you want to, if not... schools do it for you now a days. That is what health classes are for. My first health class about that stuff was in 5th grade (age 10) So I really wouldn't worry about it too much. As a mother of boys myself... I will explain it with their dad when the time comes. Good luck!

Answer 5

my little sister is nine and one day while in the bookstore she picked up a book about the female body and my mother didnt have a problem with it so you probably should go ahead and give him one now. The earlier you give it to him the better prepared he will be as he gets older and begins to explore other things and you wont have to worry about him once he does because you prepared him at home.

Answer 6

Purchase a simple, straight to the point, scientific human body book and and "say look what i bought at the bookship today a book on the human body, I'll just stick in the bookshelf here" put it where he might look. If he's curious he'll look at it, if he's not he won't, but will remember it's there for when he does want to know about it.

Answer 7

Now, If you plan to go over it with him. He had probably heard it all at school already and maybe not the true facts. Now is the time to get facts straight..the reality and why not to TRY things out. Good Luck.

Answer 8

Do you really think he needs it. My kids are teenagers and I have never given them a book on the human body. The technical part they learn in school. The not so technical they learn from TV, movies, friends and experience. This is 2007 its just not necessary.

Answer 9

HE WONT NEED IT. MY 11 YEAR OLD PRETTY MUCH KNOWS EVERYTHING. NOW DAYS KIDS NO WAY TOO MUCH.

Answer 10

haha never, he'll figure it out eventually, trust me