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<blockquote data-quote="slsh" data-source="post: 399096" data-attributes="member: 8"><p>I think it's a genetic flaw - males being incapable of discussing birds and bees with- offspring. My husband has been completely useless, bless his heart.</p><p></p><p>With all my kids, I answered their questions factually and kept answering until they didn't have anymore questions. I did my best not to squirm or blush - I really want them to have good information, not some of the silliness that peers can come up with-. Weeburt and Diva really didn't initiate the conversation - I had to because of an upcoming film on puberty in 5th grade. difficult child started asking questions when he was 6, much to husband's horror, LOL. But I just kept it factual, to the point, direct. As they've hit puberty and beyond, I've focused more on values, morals, self-respect and respect for others, and above all else, safety. </p><p></p><p>The other thing I did really emphasize to all my kids is that s*x is a topic for within the family, not something to be discussed with- peers. How I've taught my kids may be different from how their friends' parents are teaching them. It's a personal choice within the family and that family's choice must be respected. I think all my kids got that, even difficult child, since I never had any outraged parents calling me, LOL.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slsh, post: 399096, member: 8"] I think it's a genetic flaw - males being incapable of discussing birds and bees with- offspring. My husband has been completely useless, bless his heart. With all my kids, I answered their questions factually and kept answering until they didn't have anymore questions. I did my best not to squirm or blush - I really want them to have good information, not some of the silliness that peers can come up with-. Weeburt and Diva really didn't initiate the conversation - I had to because of an upcoming film on puberty in 5th grade. difficult child started asking questions when he was 6, much to husband's horror, LOL. But I just kept it factual, to the point, direct. As they've hit puberty and beyond, I've focused more on values, morals, self-respect and respect for others, and above all else, safety. The other thing I did really emphasize to all my kids is that s*x is a topic for within the family, not something to be discussed with- peers. How I've taught my kids may be different from how their friends' parents are teaching them. It's a personal choice within the family and that family's choice must be respected. I think all my kids got that, even difficult child, since I never had any outraged parents calling me, LOL. [/QUOTE]
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