Most parents don't look forward to talking to their children about sex and sexual development. Some parents never do talk to their children about sex and sexual development. If parents don't step up and take responsibility to teach their children about sex and sexual development, their children will find out somewhere else. Children who do not get the opportunity to have their questions about sex and sexual development answered by a responsible adult often have an increased curiosity of the subject.
The Birds-and-Bees Speech
Your child should feel comfortable going to you for answers about any subject, especially sex. Talking to your child about sex and sexual development doesn't need to be an embarrassing ordeal. Remember not to go too in-depth, keep your information age appropriate. Your child isn't going to want to know all of the details of your sex life. Give a basic outline of reproduction and let your child ask you questions.
Teaching your child to be responsible sexually is as important as teaching your child how to procreate. Don't forget to temper your talk with your beliefs. If you believe she should wait for love or even marriage before losing her virginity, make sure you tell her. Letting your daughter learn morals from her friends and from the media isn't fair to her. Letting your son believe sex is a game and he who gets the most wins isn't fair to him or the people he dates.
The Birds-and-Bees Speech
Your child should feel comfortable going to you for answers about any subject, especially sex. Talking to your child about sex and sexual development doesn't need to be an embarrassing ordeal. Remember not to go too in-depth, keep your information age appropriate. Your child isn't going to want to know all of the details of your sex life. Give a basic outline of reproduction and let your child ask you questions.
Teaching your child to be responsible sexually is as important as teaching your child how to procreate. Don't forget to temper your talk with your beliefs. If you believe she should wait for love or even marriage before losing her virginity, make sure you tell her. Letting your daughter learn morals from her friends and from the media isn't fair to her. Letting your son believe sex is a game and he who gets the most wins isn't fair to him or the people he dates.
Comments
Great article. I can remember some of the very bizarre and inaccurate "facts" that my kids would come home with about this topic.
Good article. :)
We share info on an ongoing basis. We also gave them books so they could look things up themselves.
Excellent article. I want my girls to know about sex coming from my mouth rather than some friends. They're not old enough yet but these tips will be helpful when they are.
Great article. I know that some parents can be just as embarassed as their kids, but it is important that kids receive complete, accurate and factual information. Wouldn't you rather your kids heard all the details - including the bad - about sex from you, than that they just heard how cool it is from a friend?
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