How would you tell your kids 'bout them birds & bees?
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I'd try to let it seep in gradually and casually by being open about it whenever the subject comes up somewhere, like in a book, on TV (if we have one), or if we have pets and try to breed them. I'd rather be around with them when they see all this stuff to be able to tell them what I think, than have to randomly, awkwardly bring it up after they've learned misinformation from gossiping school kids.
I'd probably also have a biology textbook around, but one of those simplified ones for children where they giggle and point at the naked pictures.
Having "the talk" is just awkward and uncomfortable. I felt very uncomfortable when my mum talked to me about it when I was eleven, and I already knew about it anyway.
I'd probably also have a biology textbook around, but one of those simplified ones for children where they giggle and point at the naked pictures.
Having "the talk" is just awkward and uncomfortable. I felt very uncomfortable when my mum talked to me about it when I was eleven, and I already knew about it anyway.
I'd just show them the Internet.
Give them a few months and they'll know more than a book could ever tell them.
Give them a few months and they'll know more than a book could ever tell them.
Well, I learned all about sex from the internet, and had the foresight not to visit /b/, so I'm set.NJ said:
I'd rather they not wait that long, honestly. Maybe once they hit fifteen or so. At least, if I ever have kids.
Damn it I was hoping I would be clever and post this. Damn ninja.SimuLord said:
I figured it out on my own, don't see why they couldn't, but if they asked I guess I'd just be blunt. I hate it when people beat around the bush so I'm just going to tell them like it is.
I don't plan to ever have children.
Though, for starters, I wouldn't attach avoidant names to things... seriously, 'penis' and 'vagina' are correct anatomical terms; prancing about them is plain silliness.
"Tab A into slot B" would be the quickest, easiest analogy to use for the mechanical side of sex (porn would be a great graphical demonstration, though you can get in serious trouble for showing them that if my impression of the law isn't wrong). But I'd be more interested in explaining the ramifications, like pregnancy, STDs, and how to avoid them. The emotional aspects as well; what feelings it incites, and certainly how to recognize the difference between liking/loving a person and just lusting for them.
I'd be sure to add, however, that sex (and enjoying it) is completely natural. That there is absolutely nothing wrong with it, no matter what anyone else thinks. But, at the same time, that rushing into it before they're ready could be something they'd regret for the rest of their lives.
And to close... I'd tell them that I won't stop them chasing what they want. I'll give my honest opinion and any advice or help if they ask for it, but that it's not my place to rule their lives.
[sub][/hypothetical rambling][/sub]
I think it's incredibly sad that no small number of parents just don't want to teach their children important things like this...
Edit: @ the poster above, that image made my day. ♥
Though, for starters, I wouldn't attach avoidant names to things... seriously, 'penis' and 'vagina' are correct anatomical terms; prancing about them is plain silliness.
"Tab A into slot B" would be the quickest, easiest analogy to use for the mechanical side of sex (porn would be a great graphical demonstration, though you can get in serious trouble for showing them that if my impression of the law isn't wrong). But I'd be more interested in explaining the ramifications, like pregnancy, STDs, and how to avoid them. The emotional aspects as well; what feelings it incites, and certainly how to recognize the difference between liking/loving a person and just lusting for them.
I'd be sure to add, however, that sex (and enjoying it) is completely natural. That there is absolutely nothing wrong with it, no matter what anyone else thinks. But, at the same time, that rushing into it before they're ready could be something they'd regret for the rest of their lives.
And to close... I'd tell them that I won't stop them chasing what they want. I'll give my honest opinion and any advice or help if they ask for it, but that it's not my place to rule their lives.
[sub][/hypothetical rambling][/sub]
I think it's incredibly sad that no small number of parents just don't want to teach their children important things like this...
Edit: @ the poster above, that image made my day. ♥