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Lou-Li-Ro (815.3 days ago)
Of course she should know; nothing about her body or the opposite sex`s body should be a total mystery to her, because as you know anything that is a mystery can be frightening or scary. So it is very good to her to know what it is, what it`s for, and why girls and boys are different. I definitely think you did the right thing!

linzigenavieve (815.4 days ago)
I think they should know. It is after all just a body part. If they are old enough to ask, they`re old enough to know.

Dezzi (815.5 days ago)
I think that its completely acceptible to inform your little ones about such things as much as is appropriate. By which I mean, a 5 yr old for example doesn`t need to know the nitty gritty about sex ed until later, but to now who has what and, for the most part, why, is a good thing :)

nutnut (815.6 days ago)
i think its fine to tell them at a young age. its basic anatomy. while other parents may freak, id rather my daughter have a basic true understanding of things rather than being filled with misinformation simply bc it makes someone uncomfortable. this sort of lying to kids, or making up stories is what led to everyone being so uptight and uncomfortable with their bodies to begin with imo. so what if i get called to the principal bc my kid says `boys have a penis, girls have a vagina`. she knows the technical names for these parts and some slang. most of the time she just refers to her area as `privates or girl parts` anyway. but she does have the correct information somewhere in her 7yr old mind lol

Str8 As (815.6 days ago)
Thank you ladies for the encouragement! I did the right thing!

bellajenna (815.6 days ago)
you did the right thing i think it is completely wrong and dumb to call your body parts stupid little names I hate when grown adults cant say penis ect its the right name so y lie. go you!!!!!

t555rm (815.7 days ago)
I certainly don`t think so. It`s good for her to be informed. It`s just a body part like any other. If I had a girl I`d tell her that it`s a penis and wouldnt use any other baby word for it. And that boys use it to pee. Simple as that. U did the right thing!

angie2008 (815.7 days ago)
I agree that she should know the difference and you should be upfront with her and not lie. I plan to do this when my dd is old enough.

lovemyfamily (815.7 days ago)
I definitely believe you did the right thing although some other parents may be judgemental about this. I would much rather explain to my daughter then to have her asking friends or just simply not knowing and being misinformed later in life. I worked in a daycare and some kids would pull the others pants down just to see what they had cause they knew it was different...just didn`t know what. She will thank you later in life!! lol



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