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13yearsapart (846.8 days ago)
I talked to my daughter about sex and babies as soon as she asked `where do babies come from` at about 4/5 yrs old. I didn`t get into more details until she was about 9 and then when she started Jr High, we ttalked about it ALL!! Oral, Anal, Birth Control, postions, etc. I want her to be completely aware of everything before she has some idiot boy friend telling her that `oral is not sex and it`s ok` She is 13 now, and in 8th grade and has asked me all sorts of questions because I opened that dialog when she was young and she knows there is nothing to be embarassed about and that she can ask me anything!! Good luck!!

jessberr31 (847.4 days ago)
My Mom bought me a book about sex and one about my period. She didn`t ever really talk about it, and I didn`t even feel comfortable telling her when I started my period. I don`t want it to be like that with my kids. I think I will go check out some books sometime soon and read it with them. I`m nervous! I still have a little time yet though. I don`t know if I should tell my oldest first or just go on and get it over with and tell `em both at the same time or what!?

love.nora (847.4 days ago)
I had my first sex ed class in grade 4. I feel it is a good time becaus eit is when young girls can start getting periods and kids are starting to look into eachother diffrently :D

lori18 (847.4 days ago)
I have a almost 10 year old and a almost 8 so for my 10yo I talked to him last year about sex because he had asked me if daddy and I were going to have sex so I asked him so nice who told you that he said a kid in class (kid has older brother) so i told him please only ask mommy or daddy or a teacher if you have any questions about this do not listen to your friends! I really want to go into detail with him about STD`s and make sure he knows all about the things that come along with sex not just a quick pleasure! I know that is how he will see it if I do not let him know the truth! also Oprah had a program on how to talk to your kids about sex so I allowed him to watch that show it explained all about reproduction and so on after he watched I asked him if he had questions and he said NO THAT WAS GROSS!!! LOL hahahahaha! GOOD!

mommyagain3 (847.4 days ago)
I told my daughter this year, she was 9 in Feb. My parents were open with me about it and i want to be the same way. I figured since I started my period at 9, it might be a good idea to tell her about it and about sex and babies. I just told her the truth and how her body would be changing and why, and asked if she had any questions. It seemed to go ok, I am still thinking about getting her a book to read about it, since Im sure I must have left something out.

luvbeingamom (847.5 days ago)
I would say keep it open and honest and start now. Don`t go into EVERYTHING right away, but start a dialog. Tell them the age appropriate stuff now, for the six year old, when he says `sex or sexy` say do you know what that means? Then with a basic def tell him. Sex is between 2 people who love each other, that is how we get babies. If he asks things you don`t think he is old enough to know, tell him that. Say `you don`t need to know that until you are older, but i will explain it then`.

kimmarie (847.6 days ago)
There is a really good book that I bought for my son (he is 9) it is called `It`s So Amazing` A book about eggs, sperm, birth, babies and families. It is by Robie H Harris. For ages 7 and up. It`s very good cause it takes the embarrassment out of the parent trying to explain and/or the not so easy type of questions answered. And, it`s age appropriate which I love.

shiningmoon (847.6 days ago)
Keep it real! Your kids will appreciate it in the long run. I started to talk to my daughter about sex around age 8, it is something we still talk about from time to time. I can remember her feeling a little uncomfortable but felt like it was still important to talk to her before her peers did. I also kept it age appropriate. She is 14 now.



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