How to Teach the Birds and the Bees
Children become curious about sex and the human anatomy at a very young age, and it is up to their parents to tackle this tough subject. It can be a very difficult and uncomfortable conversation, but parents have to put their own feelings aside to educate their children about the birds and the bees. Going into this talk with a strategy is a way to get your point across without making your kids run for their bedrooms, no matter if they're six or 16.
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Start at a young age. When your child is an infant and toddler, begin by teaching the proper names for body parts and why boys and girls are different. Take this opportunity to talk about what types of touches are appropriate and which are not.
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Do not let any feelings of discomfort stop you from teaching your children about this subject no matter what their age. Just because your parents didn't give you "the talk" when you were younger doesn't mean that you aren't prepared.
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Make yourself approachable. Let your kids know that you are open to answer any questions, no matter how embarrassing, your children have about sex. If you don't know the answer, offer to help them find a solution that will make you both comfortable.
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Utilize the sexual content that is found in music, movies and television to teach your children about this subject. Ask your children if they know what two people are doing in a movie when they are kissing, cuddling or more. Tell them that this is activity for adults, and not suitable for children their age.
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Ask your teenager what they know about sex. Questions can include whether or not his friend has had sex; if she knows the consequences of teen pregnancy; if he is educated about HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases; and whether or not anyone ever pressured her to have sex.
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Remember to teach the positive aspects of sexuality along with the negative. Many times parents concentrate on the bad and neglect to inform their kids about the good, such as intimacy and love.
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