Teaching your children about sex and puberty won't happen during a single
talk about the "birds and bees"—(If only it were that easy!).
It will take a whole series of talks throughout their childhood tailored
to fit their age level.
When children begin school, they may start to hear words or terms about
sex or body parts that they don't understand. If you hear your child repeating
something overheard at school or from another child, ask them if they know
what the word means. You can use this opportunity to teach them about body
parts and sex and where babies come from. If they continue to use these
words at inappropriate times (and its making you feel uncomfortable) talk
with your child about your family's rules about using just these types of
words. Explaining the difference between public and private places might
be useful. For example, that using the bathroom is a private thing; talking
about body parts and where babies come from is private thing to be discussed
with the parents.
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If
you hear your child repeating something overheard at school or from
another child, ask them if they know what the word means.
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