How to Explain Sperm to a Kid

Most parents are squeamish about having to answer those inevitable questions regarding babies, sex and how the two are related. Sex education less traumatic for both parent and child if the parent plans ahead and knows what to say.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Allow your child to lead the conversation. Give them the information they ask for but don't elaborate. Kids will ask for the information they want to have.
2. Use appropriate terminology instead of making up names for body parts and bodily functions.
3. Find out what your child knows about sex. This gives you a starting point and also allows you to correct misinformation.
4. Explain that sperm comes from a variety of places, just like kids do. Not all families have a mother and a father, nor do all sperm come from the same location. This allows you to help prevent confusion and helps teach your child to remain open minded.
5. Teach them that sperm without an egg can not make a baby and an egg without the sperm can not make a baby either. Parents who want to have babies need both.
6. Prepare to have this conversation multiple times as your kids grow. As their level of awareness grows, they'll have more questions and want more information both in volume and in depth.

Tips & Warnings

• If you feel you can't adequately answer your child's questions, purchase or borrow a book on sex education that is appropriate for your child's age range. Read the book together and discuss it openly.