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Teenagers and their questions

suzybeezy

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Ok, I grew up in a home where some things just weren't talked about, particularly sex. I realize times have changed and we're all suppose to be more open. I'm getting with the program, lol ;)

Anyway, I have a teenage daughter who apparently feel very close with me and is very open in the things she wants to talk with me about. I'm trying to go with the flow and really its bringing our relationship much closer. But some of the questions she hits me with really take me aback. I mean, some of her questions I would never DREAM of asking my mother!

What do you do when your teenager asks you a very direct, sexually explicit question? I mean do you answer it fully? I mean I get at a loss sometimes with the questions she asks how exactly to answer her. I have no experience - my eldest son wasn't this way, yes we had "the talk" but he was more private, but my daughter wants to know everything. I certainly feel that when teenagers get info from their friends they get misinformation, but how much info should a parent give?
 

jgonz

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I am open and honest~ but gear the answers to the age level of the child. Some things are to stay private, IMO, like DH's and my intimacy. I'll answer questions in general form though... Better she hears the answers from you than her friends! ;)
 
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