The "S" Word

[Laurie919]

Sorry to start another thread but I am looking for recommendations of books on having the talk with Taylor.

After reading some of the things in the swimsuit thread I guess we need to have the talk. I am hoping she doesn't know what she does when she wears clothes like that, but just in case....

I don't think she is old enough to know these things, but I do know they learn quick. I knew at her age. I grew up with six little boys next door though.

I don't recall every talking with my mom about it. So, I think it would be much better for me to tell her than for her to learn on her own. At least I know the info she gets will be correct.

 

[Neenie1]

Do you really need a book.

We have already started with ds (who is 6) obviously he doesn't know everything but he has asked questions about where babies come from and I answer them as they come up. (at a 6 yo level obviously)

I definitely think if you know what you want her to know and when, then you can tell her that, in simple clear language that she will understand.

 

[tiredwalker]

You could do what my parents did and have her repeat "Boys only want one thing" every night. They started that with us pretty young, but after a couple of years I decided to ask them what that one thing was...then this weird book showed up in the livingroom hmmmmmmm.

 

[coffeegal]

there are a lot of good christian books out there. i've always had an upfront approach with my kids. it's funny cause my 7 year old dd was the first to ask. my almost 13 year old son wants nothing to do with the talk.

 

[Laurie919]

No, I guess I don't really need a book. I just don't know how to talk about it. I do want her to know the right information and not get it from her friends.

Yesterday when I got home I didn't like what she had on. I called her in and explained to her that she is becoming a little lady and that the boys are going through a confusing time too and that she can wear shirts like that but she has to wear a second shirt with it. She didn't argue she put on a second shirt and went back out to play.