Should Parents answer their children's question about sexual topics honestly?
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Re: Should Parents answer their children's question about sexual topics honestly?
Your experience is an excellent example of how children can be curious and uninhibited in asking questions about the body, and it's up to the adults to provide appropriate answers. I believe that being open and honest with children can help create a safe and comfortable environment where they feel comfortable discussing these topics.
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When a child can understand already that particular topic, then yes. But in my case, I grew up with parents who don't want to talk about such a sensitive topic. Cultures differ indeed!Brenda Creech wrote: ↑02 Jan 2023, 08:57 I agree with the author that parents should always answer their children's questions about the body and sexual topics honestly. A funny story aside from this: When my son was around six years old, he asked me how babies got inside their mommy's stomach. Being a 'modern' mother, I explained to my son. Later that day, when we stopped by MY mom's house, he ran in and said, "Grandma, do you know where babies come from?" My mom was shy and would have never talked about such things to her grandchildren, so she was shocked that I had! Despite that, I believe we need to be as honest as possible based on their age and ability to understand. What do you think?
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My mother didn't want to talk about it either!Hazel Mae Bagarinao wrote: ↑02 Mar 2023, 06:22When a child can understand already that particular topic, then yes. But in my case, I grew up with parents who don't want to talk about such a sensitive topic. Cultures differ indeed!Brenda Creech wrote: ↑02 Jan 2023, 08:57 I agree with the author that parents should always answer their children's questions about the body and sexual topics honestly. A funny story aside from this: When my son was around six years old, he asked me how babies got inside their mommy's stomach. Being a 'modern' mother, I explained to my son. Later that day, when we stopped by MY mom's house, he ran in and said, "Grandma, do you know where babies come from?" My mom was shy and would have never talked about such things to her grandchildren, so she was shocked that I had! Despite that, I believe we need to be as honest as possible based on their age and ability to understand. What do you think?
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Yes, indeed. Knowing what's wrong can encourage children to be open with their parents. It can save so many lives and unnecessary traumas in their adulthood.Nyam Bura wrote: ↑02 Jan 2023, 13:51 I grew up in a society where parents are never free to discuss the topic of sex with their children. It was difficult for me to ever discuss such issues with my parents. I agree with the author that parents should teach their children about sex at an early age. This also protects children from sexual abuse as they will feel free to discuss the issues with their parents.
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1. The Age of said child.
2. The maturity that chikd shows towards you and the topic.
3. Was this topic already tought in school?
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4. The reason why the child askes.
If the child is old and mature enough, or has already learned about or is curious about sex, thenI believe it is reasonable to answer those questions as a parent
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Definitely, one of the things my wife and I decided before our son was born is that we want to be honest with him no matter what, it may make for some awkward or difficult conversations but better than the alternative for me.Brenda Creech wrote: ↑02 Jan 2023, 08:57 I agree with the author that parents should always answer their children's questions about the body and sexual topics honestly. A funny story aside from this: When my son was around six years old, he asked me how babies got inside their mommy's stomach. Being a 'modern' mother, I explained to my son. Later that day, when we stopped by MY mom's house, he ran in and said, "Grandma, do you know where babies come from?" My mom was shy and would have never talked about such things to her grandchildren, so she was shocked that I had! Despite that, I believe we need to be as honest as possible based on their age and ability to understand. What do you think?
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I think it also reduces the risk of children doing their own research and finding who knows what out there.
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