My 4 yrs old and 7 yrs old daughters r asking about sex. How can I explain it to them at their very young age?

Answer 1

keep it simple, don't answer question they don't ask. example: 2 people get married then a have baby the doctor at the hospital takes the baby out of the mommies stomach. the end.

Answer 2

Well I personally think you should talk to them separately because even three years makes a big difference on what they can understand. Answer their questions specifically and do not elaborate too much. Most of the time kids are OK with simple answers if they aren't then they will ask another question. Ask them what they think sex is...I had a relative whose 6yr old told the whole family at dinner that she knew what sex was. When they asked he what it was she told them that it was when a boy and girl go in a room together and take off their clothes and throw them at each other. lol its sounds funny to us but kids don't always comprehend stuff. So ask them what they think it is, and then just address their questions shortly and specifically.

Answer 3

Go to the library and look at some of the books that they have on the subject... they have some that are specifically for kids and they explain it in very honest terms, but they don't take it too far either. It really helped me to explain it to my 7 year old who started wondering when I got pregnant with my third child. Of course, I knew how a baby was made, but it helped to have the book to guide what I was saying and how to say it appropriately. Plus, they will come up with questions that just might stump you on how to answer them... good luck.

Answer 4

There are tons of books that can help you explain about the birds and the bees to little ones -- check out the library or the local book store for a lot of different books that approach it in different ways. The important thing is to remember to only answer the question in the broadest terms possible -- they aren't asking for clinical details at this point, they are looking for answers to broad questions.

Answer 5

there ages vary quite a bit so what you tell your oldest can be more detailed where the youngest may not undestand most of it. I would talk to them individual about it! You know what they understand more then I would because they are your kids, also tell them not to disscuss your talk to anyone. You should also explain that NO ONE should touch your oldest in the "privates" not even mom and dad!(as long as she pretty much bathes herself) And for youngest you will have to wait for that since mom and dad still help bathe her. I'm not saying you or your husband would be capable of such things its just important to cover all basis, god bless!!

Answer 6

At that age, answer their questions with as little information as possible. In fact, ask them what they think the answers are and then work within that context, but be real. Children that age don't need or want too much information, just short answers. Take it from me, I gave my son the long form (hugely condensed, I thought) at age seven and he said point blank, "I don't believe you." Quite frankly, I was relieved.

Answer 7

Ummmmmm. You dont. Wait until they are at least 13 to 14 years old. 4 and 7 are too young to understand.

Answer 8

It might help if you told us the exact question they are asking. If they ask "Where do babies come from?" you can simply explain that God and their moms and dads make them. If they are asking "What's sex?" you might just say something like, "It's something that moms and dads do. I'll tell you more about it when you're older."

Answer 9

it is best if you tell them to wait untik they are older, even if you could teach it to them, they probably wouldnt understand it

just explain it briefly (like sex is something people that love each other do to have a child) you can get into specifics at the later years

Answer 10

I asked the same questions when i was six or seven, my parents gave me this book and I was so much smarter in fifth grade sex ed.



http://www.amazon.com/Where-Did-Come-Peter-Mayle/dp/0818402539