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My oldest is 7. We have been talking to our kids at various levels since they started asking questions. We use the proper names for everything in conversation but explain other common terms they could hear. Eg Penis / vagina. My oldest has known about sex for several years at an age appropriate level. Eg it’s something grownups do and makes babies.
We do this because it helps to protect against sexual predators and demystifies the topic.
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My wife doesn’t do well with those talks so I had to do it. My daughter was 11 I think and it wasn’t long after she started her period. The initial talk wasn’t a big deal really. I just gave her the straight facts. She was more shocked than anything. “What?!?! Those things go where daddy?!?!” Lol! The serious discussions didn’t come until she turned 13 or so and actually started showing interest in boys. Those were more difficult because I had to give her different scenarios based on emotions that I’d never really experienced being a male. I read a lot and told her the truth. Her mom has stepped in on some of those talks now. The key is to remove the awkwardness if possible. I’m no expert by any means, but I feel like my approach worked. I hope! She’ll be 17 in a couple of months and she still comes to me for serious issues and no topic is off limits. She even knows about my somewhat promiscuous time in the military. “Daddy! You were a whore!!” Yea daddy’s not proud of that honey, but he can spot them a mile away now so you’ll be prepared for anything when you come across one, lol. Good luck to you!
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Quite welcome and thanks! Just be prepared to change gears super quick if needed. 😊
two girls now 15 and 18. 10 was old enough but do make sure your spouse and you sync up on answers first to avoid awkward confusion
Ha ha. My wife refuses to have these conversations so it’s all me :)
Start with this:
The Girls Body Book: Fifth Edition https://www.amazon.com/dp/1604338334/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ofJvFbNDC7K21