Your Children Know About Sexual Relationships

One tip, is to start talking with your child about relationships before they are at the "appropriate age" and are dating. Children learn so much in the schoolyard, including all about the opposite sex, even in elementary school, where the information given may be incorrect. So it is up to you, to ensure the child knows about sexual relationships, with the best information you can give.

For example, it is important your child tells you if they feel uncomfortable about someone talking to them about sex in a way that is inappropriate, and you should answer questions about male and female genitalia without feeling uncomfortable.

It is better your child knows these things, rather than be misled with wrong information. Your child may think that sex is a bad thing, and this can affect their general self-esteem later in life. For example, if your daughter is about to have her first menstrual cycle, then you should talk to her about conception, pregnancy and hormones.

When your son is approaching puberty, talk to him about sexual feelings he may have about girls, and the growth of his muscles and body will help him to understand sexual relations better.

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