Sex Ed (For Parents Who Don’t Wanna Talk About It)

Dr. Meg Meeker

I hope you’ll bookmark today’s post and use it as a resource to talk to your kids about sex. It’s a long one! I think the shuddering reaction most parents have when told that they must be their child’s primary source of sex education is a good thing. That uncomfortable sinking feeling tells us that we are modest people. And modesty is good. It exists because deep down we humans like our sexuality and want to protect it. Remember this as you teach your child about her sexuality. Much about our daughters’ culture teaches her that modesty isn’t a good thing. But you know better. Modesty, especially for a young girl, is a powerful and protective instinct. So help her keep her sense of modesty strong. Here are a few age-appropriate guidelines that you can use to help her shape a positive sense of self and a healthy sexuality. Who should give “the Talks?”Some parents feel that both Mom and Dad should give talks. Others feel that Dad should talk to the boys and Mom should talk to the girls. I don’t think it matters. The most important thing is that whichever parent is more comfortable talking about sex to…

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