The prospect of talking to your kids about sex can make even the most experienced parent feel tongue-tied and uncertain. Some parents avoid the topic and simply hope their child picks up the necessary information.
Other parents struggle with what to say and when to say it.
Question : Do you really need to talk to your kids about sex?
Answer : Yes, you do. Keep reading to see why.
Parents who talk to their kids about sex:
We know it's uncomfortable. We know that kids clam up when paretns bring up the topic of sex. We've created a product that works anyway And we urge you to get started and here's why:
You may be thinking, My child is young. He/she won t be sexually active for a long time That may be true. However, kids benefit from getting sound information from parents and other trusted sources. Matter of fact, your child has already picked up a lot of information about bodies, sexuality, and relationships. He/she has learned from many sources, including school, TV (and other media), friends, internet sites, and you, his or her parent. Some of the messages your child is learning about sex are downright wrong while other pieces of informaiton may be accurate. There are likely gaps in your in your child's understanding. Help fill in the gaps so your child doesn't come to harm from her/his lack of understanding. Consider the drawing below.
Gaps in understanding and skills exist as you can see - between the blue boxes below:
Who put this program together? Talking to Your Kids about Sex was designed and written by an RN with over 15 years of experience talking to kids and parents about issues around sexuality. She knows what she s doing. She has helped hundreds and hundreds of families. Her name is Amy Sluss, you can look her up and find out more about her, if you want, but here is what you really need to know:
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