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Talking to Girls About Sex
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This is a conversation that might cause parents to feel dread, anxiety, or embarrassment. It might be difficult for you to think of your daughter, your little girl, engaged in any kind of sexual activity, but as much as you might try, you can't press the "pause" button on your daughter's maturation.
It's important that you start talking to her about sex when she's as young as 8 or 9 years old; tailor the conversation to her maturity level. These talks will help her get accurate information (before she hears something incorrect from her peers), understand your values, and know that she can come to you when she has questions or problems.
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Listening is the key in giving your daughter the confidence to talk to you about sex. Although you are probably going to have to initiate the conversation, asking her questions about what she knows about sex might give you insight into what you need to tell her. Peers tell each other so much when it comes to sex; especially if those peers are sexually exploring at young age. If your family is adamant about abstinence, it is still important to talk to your child about safety when it comes to sex. A simple conversation about the importance of condoms and birth control will help them better understand why you feel abstinence should be the path they follow. If your child is sexually active, a conversation about condoms and birth control is a must. Sexually transmitted diseases and the stigma that follows them are harder for your child to deal with than the fact they are having sex is for you to deal with.
Some parents are uncomfortable approaching this subject, especially in the late elementary or the middle school years. Unfortunately, if you wait until middle school to start, you might be a little late. There are good books on the subject, as well as third-party organizations that work with church and school groups to help parents get the conversational ball rolling. These are tools a parent should definitely use if she feels she needs a little help.
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GEALING WITH OUR KIDS ON THE SEX WORD
I HAVE A 4YR OLD LITTLE GIRL AND I AM TRYING TO TALK TO HAR ABOUT SEX ALREADY IT STARTED OFF WITH WHEN MY HUSBAND AND U WERE CLOSING OUR BEDROOM DOOR WHEN WE HEARD BOTH OF OUR KIDS SAY (WHY ARE YOU GUYS GONA HAVE SEX) IT WAS A JAW DROPING MOMENT WE BOTH DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO REACT. THEN IT... read more
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September 19, 2007
THE SEX THING
MY 14 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER (I HAVE 2) ASKED CAN SHE GO TO A PARTY AND I SAID YES.WHEN SHE GOT BACK IT WAS 11:00 AT NIGHT I WAS REALLY MAD SHE SAID "MOM CAN WE TALK" AND I SAID "YES WE MAY LETS START WITH THE FACT YOU ARE HOME AT 11:00 IN... read moreNot Acceptable?