Start Young
Speaking of making sure your conversations are age appropriate, starting these conversations at a young age is vital. Young children, for example, are curious about the world, so start by presenting simple facts. Make sure to teach them the proper names of their body parts with the same seriousness you would if you were teaching them the names of car parts or household items. With that being said, stay calm, and give short answers –– young children have short attention spans, which is why they’re only ready to hear the basics.
If you are nervous or find the words hard to say out loud to your child, practice the discussion when no one can hear you. The discussion doesn’t have to be uncomfortable.
Let your child know the importance of their body. Parents may be surprised at how early children need to know this information. The age of sexual curiosity and activity is getting progressively younger. …show more content…
In fact, the effects of social networking sites on our well-being are both positive and negative. So why not use it to help your child?
For instance, you can use topics presented in daily media sources and popular teen magazines as springboards for a theoretical discussion about sex and healthy relationships. Avoid harsh judgments, even about fictional characters; this will only make your child feel like you’re reacting to them should they be in the same situation. Consider role-playing through a situation presented on TV as collaborative, nonjudgmental thought processing; this will provide insight into your child’s view of the world and give you the opportunity to offer your ideas for them to reflect
Speaking of making sure your conversations are age appropriate, starting these conversations at a young age is vital. Young children, for example, are curious about the world, so start by presenting simple facts. Make sure to teach them the proper names of their body parts with the same seriousness you would if you were teaching them the names of car parts or household items. With that being said, stay calm, and give short answers –– young children have short attention spans, which is why they’re only ready to hear the basics.
If you are nervous or find the words hard to say out loud to your child, practice the discussion when no one can hear you. The discussion doesn’t have to be uncomfortable.
Let your child know the importance of their body. Parents may be surprised at how early children need to know this information. The age of sexual curiosity and activity is getting progressively younger. …show more content…
In fact, the effects of social networking sites on our well-being are both positive and negative. So why not use it to help your child?
For instance, you can use topics presented in daily media sources and popular teen magazines as springboards for a theoretical discussion about sex and healthy relationships. Avoid harsh judgments, even about fictional characters; this will only make your child feel like you’re reacting to them should they be in the same situation. Consider role-playing through a situation presented on TV as collaborative, nonjudgmental thought processing; this will provide insight into your child’s view of the world and give you the opportunity to offer your ideas for them to reflect