The little girl next door was watching a show. I was baby-sitting. It was one of those shows when a little kid asks his/her perants where do babies come from. I didn't bother to change the channel since it was rated safe. Hard to understand huh? So after the show she turns around and asks the big question, "Cassie, where do babies come from?".
"Your mom." Thats all I could say. "They come from thier mommies, understand sophie?".
"Where from mommy?".
And on and on she went. So I called Mrs.lenus. She didn't like me calling her at work so she hung up. I told Sophie her mom would tell her all she needed to know. But her mom didn't tell her. And Sophie wanted to know badly. She made me promise to tell her on the weekend.
So I asked my mom, dad, and brother but, they all didn't have much to say about the topic. So now I'm asking a bigger crowed the same question.
How do you tell a four year old girl about repredution?
2007-12-10 10:14:39 · 11 answers · asked by pinkEqueen 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
you don't seem to have any halpful people around you,
talk to the childs mother about the issue, tell her the child is very curious about it. She is the one who should be answering these questions.
from experience i have found that answerthe question asked, in this case you should have told her that babies grow in mommys tummy, that usually satisfies children her age. "they come from there mommies" doesn't tell her anything.
buther mother is the person who you should talk to.
2007-12-10 10:22:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most 4 year olds will not fully understand the mechanics behind actual reproduction, so a generalized answer would do. Something along the lines of -- When a man and a woman love eachother they are able to make a baby by being very close to eachother. The baby grows inside of the woman's body until it is ready to be born and then the new baby is here. :) At such a young age this kind of answer should be satisfactory for an initial answer. They will always come back for more though, and each time a little more information can be added depending on age. I do think you should have a sit-down with the mother though. Explain to her that her daughter is needing some kind of response to her question...
2007-12-10 10:25:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did the right thing by calling her mother...If her mother is very busy at work try waiting til she comes home at the end of your babysitting shift and let her know that her daughter has been asking about where babies come from ever since you two watched a show calld __________(fill in the blank) on the _______(channel) that was rated safe.
It is not your place or your responsibility as the baby sitter to explain this to her, it is something her mother should discuss with her.
I know it's hard becuase kids get hooked on something they want to know about, but next time the child brings up the subject and you haven't had a chance to talk to her mother yet, try disctracting her with another activity and keep her mind occupied on other things...Try to avoid watching the show that brought this subject to her attention until you know her mother has discussed this subject with her.
2007-12-10 10:23:06 · answer #3 · answered by JesJ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can you ask the girls mother when she brings the girl over next how she wants you to handle it? The mother should be involved in how the child finds out, although she wasn't very helpful by hanging up on you... Just make it as simple as possible. Something like when a mommy and a daddy love eachother very much, they share special time together and a baby starts to grow in mommy's tummy. That's what I would say to my kids... honest, but vague.
2007-12-10 10:22:02 · answer #4 · answered by Christine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, it's really great of you to want to explain to her, and I have a four year old, so I know they can be relentless, but it is really the job of the parents to answer that kind of question.
There are some good books out there made for preschool children to explain pregnancy, so maybe you could encourage her mom to buy her one, or ask her mom if you could buy it for her.
When I was pregnant with my youngest, my daughter had a TON of questions, but she was usually good about accepting what I told her, which was: when girls are all grown up, sometimes a baby grows in their tummy. When it gets big enough, a doctor will help it come out, and then he or she will grow up big and strong, just like you!
2007-12-10 10:26:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell her that when a mommy and daddy love each other a baby can grow in the mommy's tummy. Keep it simple and sweet - the less details the better.
2007-12-10 10:19:36 · answer #6 · answered by Precious 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
tell her that the baby is a gift from god that he gives to a woman and a man........tell her that god puts them into the womans tummy to keep them safe and when it is time for them to come out and see the world then the mommy has to go to the hospital and have the baby if she asked more than that wing it you have done good so far good luck
2007-12-10 10:22:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You answer her question with question, such as, "where do you think babies come from?" Make sure you understand what the child means before you launch into some adult answer.
2007-12-10 12:26:01 · answer #8 · answered by TryItOnce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pass the buck by telling her to ask her mommy.
It's not you place to teach her this subject.
Besides a child that young wouldn't understand anything technical anyway.
2007-12-11 05:17:40 · answer #9 · answered by Amanda K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't tell her. You should find time to speak to her mother, because she might want to wait a little longer to let her daughter know, and if it was me I'd be mad at you for doing that without my permission.
2007-12-10 10:19:37 · answer #10 · answered by śÃŃĐУ Ļáמξ SUCKS 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋