Sex Education

Kids these days are exposed to a lot more sex than the previous generations like through music, movies, television and more.  They believe that they know it all. Unfortunately, what they “think” they know about sex is often not accurate.  That is why parents should be the first resource of sex education for kids.  Sex education is often a touchy subject that parents might feel embarrassed about in talking with their kids.  However, who would you rather they learn about it from?  You or from the doctor when they either become pregnant or contract a sexually transmitted disease?

Sex education should begin at home once you believe your children are old enough to comprehend some of the beginning basics like girls getting their period, hygiene issues for both boys and girls and even the concept of safe sex. It is paramount that your build a calm, comfortable middle ground where any questions that your kids might would be asked without a lot of embarrassment, where they know that they would not be lectured but listened to.

No parent is ready to talk about sex education to their kids because they don’t want to picture them having sex.  However, peer pressure is huge these days, so the quicker you start talking about sex education to your kids, the better they will be prepared for the situations that they will encounter. 

Be sure to brush up on the proper terms for the various topics you might discuss for your sex education talks with your kids.  For instance, you should use the word “condom” instead of “rubber” or “menstruation” instead of “period.”  Admit your embarrassment to your kids; they love knowing that their parents are put on the spot and it also breaks the ice in starting that first conversation about sex education.

The most important thing to consider is making sure that your sex education talks are always open with nothing being taboo.  Without that open honesty, your kids will not learn right from wrong and could likely make the wrong choices.