My husband and I decided that when our children were 11-years-old, we would tell them about sex. This way, we figured, they would hear it from us before finding out from friends or the rest of the world. We wanted them to understand that sex was a beautiful thing, and didn’t want them to think it was something bad, dirty, or shameful.When our oldest turn 11, my husband took him to lunch at McDonald’s for The Talk. When they got home again, I asked my son how it went. Did he understand? Did he have any questions? He looked at me wide-eyed, then pointed at my pregnant stomach.
“Ohhh,” he said. “Now I know how that got there.”
Pia, mother of 7
Funny! We had to tell kids much sooner because kids around here knew way before 2nd grade!
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Ick! My daughter is in second grade, and she doesn’t have a clue. I think I much prefer it that way. Keep the innocence as long as possible.
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I am with you on that one! Keep them innocent. The world tries to take that away so young…back off world!
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Ha! You tell ’em!
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That seems like a great age to explain further. Our kids are 7 and 9 and we were wondering when a good age was to divulge further information. They know some of it… 🙂
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Sandi
http://www.ahhsome.wordpress.com
Lake Forest, CA
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Thanks for stopping by. I’m glad you found worthy information in one my posts. Usually they’re just here for a laugh break!
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It’s funny the things you learn at Mickey Dee’s.
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Such a magical place! 😉
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Truthfully, having the “talk” with my kids was harder than raising them.
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It’s certainly not something I’m looking forward to.
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