- I want to be the one to teach my children about sex and intimacy.
- I don't want to make them believe that sex is bad; instead that it is special and important.
- I want to teach them while they are young...but are they ever too young?
- I want to warn them about dangers in the outside world...porn, abuse, etc.
- I don't want them to ever feel uncomfortable talking about it with myself or Nick.
Does anyone have suggestions about when to start talking to them about this? Are there any good books out there? Any advice?
As I was googling the topic just now...I came across "A Parent's Guide" (put out by the church). Although it was published in 1985...it still seems somewhat prevelent today. There are a lot more issues facing out families now, but at least it touches on the basics.
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There is a fantastic book called "How to talk to your child about sex" by Linda and Richard Eyre. They are parents of many children and their approach is right in line with your comments. Start early, be honest and create an open environment, recognize that it's special and not bad - but there is a context for when it is appropriate. Anyway, you could order online or even borrow my copy - but you'll probably want your own to hang on to. Sorry to go on so long!
I am not looking forward to that part of parenting. However, I think kids start hearing things very young. I first learned about stuff from peers in third grade, and that was a long time ago. I think it is important to discuss things as early as possible. It can also help them to understand a bad situation, if heaven forbid it should ever happen. That is my two cents
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