How to Talk to Your Child About Sex
Sex education is very important for children these days and it is the responsibility of the parents to pass important information regarding sex to their children. However, sex education shouldn’t be a one-ff discussion and there is a strong need that you talk to your children about sex in a gradual manner with caution. If your child is growing up and is in the age where he is exposed to such situations, it’s alright to talk about sex with him. Talk about their feelings and extend your support to him in a friendly manner.
Instructions
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Talk to your child
It is important that you start talking about sex with your child when he hits puberty. This is the most vulnerable age and it is important that you take your child on board and talk about the stuff that he needs to know.
In case you decide not to talk about sex with your children because of any reason, he will look for other sources to get the information he needs about sex. This can create a lot of problems for the child and he can commit a costly mistake in the end. -
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Start early
It is better to start having sex discussions with your child when he is very young. This will keep the atmosphere friendly between you and your child and he will find it less awkward talking about a serious issue about sex in the future. -
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Use everyday situations
Try to use examples from everyday situations to explain this topic. Talking directly about sex can make things very weird and your child will find it hard to come to terms with you talking to him about sex. -
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Books or leaflets
Bring books or leaflets about sex awareness for your child, and you can check it out with your child to make things easier and friendly. -
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Have a line up your sleeve
Your child is bound to ask a lot questions regarding sex but not all of them should be answered straight away. You can say that this topic should not be discussed at this moment and you will explain it after some time. -
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Ask your child what they think
Do ask your child about his feelings regarding sex and relationships. But do not make things complicated by putting him under extra pressure and keep things simple. -
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Try to be truthful
Try to be as truthful as possible because sooner or later your child is bound to find out the truth anyway so why not say the truth and avoid getting in his bad books.
