2007-12-24 10:30:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
How, honestly i don't know, whichever method you choose will be akward for both you and the kid.
But the best age, now a days would be 5th grade, right before middle school. There going to find out anyways. Its better they found from you than from kids there own age whose only method of teaching is to *show* each other what they mean.
2007-12-24 10:45:30 · answer #1 · answered by Queen of the World 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My daughter is 3 and we use the proper names for everything. She understands that boys have penises and the girls have vaginas. She understands what breasts are. I chose to acknowledge these parts this way because it brings up opprotunity to discuss that those parts are private and not to be touched by anyone except by mommy or daddy during bath time when they are being washed, or after using the potty. If she ever asks where babies come from, I will be honest with her. Obviously there are certain graphic descriptions that are inappropriate for some age groups, but I fully intend on explaining things the way the are. I don't want her running off to her friends when she's 11 and having one of them tell her myths about that they may have heard from older brothers and sisters. Generally speaking I think around 9 or 10 years old is a good time to start. Most people on here said 11 or 12, but I would start a couple of years earlier... there are children who have sex at 11 or12 (shudder). If they do so uneducated, disaster could result.
2007-12-26 14:04:50 · answer #2 · answered by Kelsey 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I don't think we should worry much about it. Children have their own way of learning the subject, just like most of us did. Most of them will start to show interest in that matter around the age of 12. But if you really wanted to guide them on this matter, just leave a good educational book on the subject somewhere that you think the children will surely find it, and later on it could be much easier for you to discuss the subject with them.
2007-12-24 19:39:54 · answer #3 · answered by leon adrianto 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my oldest was 10 or 11. Things come up all the time and he would ask questions and the other two were usually there so they were educated early. They are not afraid to ask and I am not afraid to tell them anything. They need to be informed early because they will learn the wrong stuff from their friends and they are starting to mature earlier. Girls that are 9 and 10 are starting their periods these days.
2007-12-25 01:54:56 · answer #4 · answered by kim h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We started young. We answered their questions, taught them about their anatomy and told them to call their parts their real names.
I think it's irresponsible for parents not to educate their children about what is normal and what is not. Parents should be prepared to talk with their children about puberty, what to expect, masturbation and how it's normal and healthy and something to be done in private, and how pregnancy occurs, and how STD's are transmitted and how there is some disturbing stuff out there called porn that has it all wrong and that they should not get their sex education from that.
I think parents should be proactively protecting their children by educating them. The early nowadays the better. There are predators out there who lie to children and take advantage of their lack of knowledge. Also girls get pregnant because of not being informed. Kids gets STDs. It's unfortunate.
2007-12-24 18:46:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think books are a great way to introduce things like that they offer them for a variety of ages. One way is, and you weren't very specific of the age, is to get an accurate book with accurate if information and write a note saying you'll be happy to answer any questions.
2007-12-24 20:02:45 · answer #6 · answered by msulli2366 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you ask them what they know already and see if they might have some questions for you to answer. If I had to give you an answer, I would at least before they enter middle-school. (10 or 11 years old) Or wait until they teach it to them inschool and then answer any questions they may have. Good luck.
2007-12-24 18:45:31 · answer #7 · answered by golden rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was always honest with my children when they asked me any questions. I kept it age appropriate and would only divulge enough to satisfy their curiosity unless they asked further questions... then I would answer those as well. I always used proper names for genitalia and never told them stupid stories about the stork or anything. I was honest.
When my son was about 10 I bought a book about the normal development of boys and their bodies and puberty and it had questions and answers and a lot of information. I also had my husband give him "the talk" and watch an educational video with him... and then answer any questions he wouldn't feel comfortable asking me. With my daughter I did the same, but I was the one who had the talk with her.
It's important to be honest and open with your children and give them appropriate information.... or they will get misinformation and a lot of bad information from their peers. I like the fact that there is sex ed in schools, but parents should also be proactive in educating their children themselves as well.
2007-12-24 18:40:43 · answer #8 · answered by Libra lass 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Salam
The fingers on my hand are not the same nor are the children of the world. You will know if your part of their life in a responsible way.
2007-12-24 19:28:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I told him the truth it started at about 4 years old and he wanted to know was the only reason. I didn't get into graphic detail but he understands.
2007-12-24 19:17:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋