i have a 10 year old daughter who wants to know where babies come from?

Kai - posted on 12/19/2012

Say it shortly.... " from moms when there married"

Cayla - posted on 05/13/2012

She gonna learn in grade 5 so might as well tell her. But make sure to use the proper language. Telling her will teach her the dangers of sex too early.Better to tell her that her looking it up on the internet.

Gina - posted on 05/13/2012

Simply; just tell her the human body is to creat and the females like her self has uterus which is a major female hormone-responsive reproductive sex organ of most mammals, including humans.

that will creat someday (give her a mature age, your opinion). Explain it to her in the beautiful way posible, because it's beautiful. Don't get to graphic, and let her know her private parts belongs to her only and nobody should be touching her execept if she has health issues. Her body soon wll beging to change and you going to need to study her more due to hormones, so you can have bettere control of her behaviour. (Then you might to explain little more and add the boys nature too.)



KEEP a good COMUNICATION WITH HER AT ALL TIMES!!!!

good luck!!!!

Michelina - posted on 05/08/2012

My children are 6,4,2 and 3 months old from birth when potty training the older two, and process of the 2 year old I explain the body parts. I don't think it's wrong of me, it allows my kids to speak freely with me and ask whatever questions that may arise

Michelina - posted on 05/08/2012

I say tell her the truth and be honest. Being comfortable with sex talks starting young with your kid will allow them to come to you for more questions. It shouldn't be an embarassing topic. You do not have to be graphic with all details and such. Just basic. Use words they will understand and speak freely together. It's better for your parents to tell you rather than other kids.

Sherri - posted on 04/29/2012

Wow Louise my son will be 6 in two weeks and I have a 9wk old and he never even inquired. So I figured he isn't ready since he never asked.

Also are kids don't take health class till grade 5 and even then it is only the body changing discussions nothing about the birds and the bees yet.

Rhea - posted on 04/29/2012

I'm shocked she hasn't heard it already...from other kids or from health class! tell her the truth with basic info...noneed to get too graphic. There are books out for that age, too .

Sarah - posted on 04/24/2012

She's ten, tell her the truth. She really is old enough to handle that information and the best thing is, she will probably find it so disgusting it will turn her off for years!!!

Grace - posted on 04/23/2012

Hey Carmen,

One of the best articles I saw on this topic can be found right here: http://bit.ly/JsP33p. I came across it during my time working for Focus on the Family. It gives some great tips in how to communicate with your child on this topic. I hope you find it as helpful as I have. God bless you!

Kay - posted on 04/22/2012

Carmen, I believe you need to talk about the birds and bees as early as 5th grade. It was very hard for me, yet each time I spoke to my daughter I would add a little more detail and explanation of the subject. If we dont tell them, someone else will. The worse (in my opinion) of others telling my daughter is, it may not be true and they may provide incorrect information. Some make it sound like sex is fine, no matter what age.

Go to the book store and by some books. I will look for the one I used and get back to. It was very helpful.

Best of luck.

Louise - posted on 04/21/2012

Crikey she got to 10 before she asked? Sex education is taught as early as age 7 in UK schools. The children are taught very matter of factly, but with no graphic details. In year six (children about 10) they get the talk about periods and pressure to have sex and saying no.

My daughter is three and she has already asked me how she got into my tummy and was it a big room as her two brothers were in there as well! I just went down the line of special cuddle from daddy and seed and egg thing. She was fine with that. I think if you answer questions as they crop up there is no embarassment. With your daughter I would go a bit more informative but only at her pace. If you can see she is uncomfortable then back off a little and wait for her to come and talk to you again.

Andrea - posted on 04/20/2012

Be open and honest, talk with her about it, you don't have to be graphic, the basic are enough. Build up that special relationship, so as she changes, she feels confident to go to you. Don't be afraid. I have 12 year old twin girls and we had this conversation years ago, we a very open discussions. Enjoy your daughter becoming your best friend.

Michelle - posted on 04/20/2012

BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS! I can not say enough about the value of buying age appropriate books for this. They lay it all out in easy to read formats with clear answers to questions you will not believe they can think of! It makes it seem more true to the kids, also. And it gives nervous, uncomfortable kids and parents, something other to focus on than each other,s eyes ;)



A few I love:



Ten Talks Parents Must Have With Their Children About Sex and Character

Let's Talk About S-E-X: A Guide For Kids 9 to 12 and Their Parents

It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up Sex, and Sexual Health