Explaining to Kids the Birds and the Bees

From FOCUS ON THE FAMILY, Today, 05-May-2008 edition

 

Explaining to Kids the Birds and the Bees

By Dr Bill Maier

 

“Mommy, where do babies come from?”

 

If your toddler has not asked that question yet – get ready!

 

Too often parents avoid these tough questions about

the birds and the bees, and their kids grow up confused.

 

Many learn about sex from anyone else but their parents.

The slang and obscenities they hear on the playground

become their first real glimpse into the subject, and most

of what they learn is either inaccurate or unhealthy.

 

The best place for children to learn about their sexuality

is at home, from those who care about their future relationships,

as well as their moral fibre.

 

The best time to approach the subject is while they are

still young and curious.

 

“The talk” doesn’t have to be graphic or uncomfortable,

just honest and age-appropriate.

 

Find some good books from experts you trust on how to

best teach your kids about the birds and the bees.

 

And don’t wait until they stop asking questions – that only makes

the topic more awkward.