Talking to kids about the “birds and the bees”

[AlexDB9]

Is it engrained in our minds that this has to be an awkward and taboo subject? Every commercial/show/movie I see the parents are sweating and stuttering....it’s comical I guess. Growing up my parents told me hey listen penis-vagina good feelings, always wear condoms, no unexpected pregnancies. I said ok pops and headed out. Now that I’m getting into having kids ‘age’ I see this stuff and think why is it always so awkward...I hope it’s not like that for me

 

[BlazeCarolina]

A lot of people are uncomfortable with the topic in general. Trying to explain the topic in depth to someone you are always going to see as your baby is understandably uncomfortable.

 

[Graves The Elder]

the kid at 2:07 is priceless

 

[GordoBarraBJJ]

 

[milliniar]

People are more worried they'll ask how it's done. Or something they are not sure how to put into words.

 

[Robocok]

I explained everything to my son at a young age. It's biology and there's nothing wrong with it. He still thinks it's disgusting though I assured him that he'll feel differently in a few years.

 

[MoparOrNoCar]

I explained everything to my son at a young age. It's biology and there's nothing wrong with it. He still thinks it's disgusting though I assured him that he'll feel differently in a few years.

Does your son know you go by Robocok online?

 

[Robocok]

Does your son know you go by Robocok online?

No, can't say I ever felt inclined to talk about my online handles. Do you?

 

[breadfighter]

I remember my first talk with my dad about interspecies copulation.

 

[WorldofWarcraft]

Why would you talk to them about the birds and bees? At the age of 6, they know more about sex than you were at the age of 25 courtesy of the internet.

 

[Swoliosis]

Lmao the honeymoon music

 

[mjmj]

Now that I’m getting into having kids ‘age’ I see this stuff and think why is it always so awkward...I hope it’s not like that for me

LOL Wait until you actually have to do it. I'm dreading it. I have a farm so my boys already understand the bull breeds the cows and that's what makes baby calves. But I don't want to have to explain the details, and kids ALWAYS ask for details.

 

[Swoliosis]

My parents never really talked about it and were very brief. Basically my dad just told me to ‘wrap it up’ and that was it

 

[Jack Reacheround]

I had a friend who told me that the male sticks his penis in the female’s vagina and pees in her. I knew it sounded s but wrong. But my parents never had the talk with me as far as I remember. But they would watch rated R movies in front of me and just knew I figured it out from there.

 

[squeezewax]

I've never understood this embarrassment talking to kids about sex. Parents are meant to prepare kids for the outside world and everything to do with it and sex is a huge part. Plus it's really enjoyable!
It's strange how a couple can shag themselves silly and feel completely comfortable about sex, but then have kids and suddenly it's too awkward to talk about the subject. Even tho' they know when the kids are in their teens and older they'll be shagging around too. 'Oh let the schools teach them.'

A gf of mine had a 3 yr old daughter and i was in their lives for 6 yrs. Every now and then the child would ask a question that was sex related and my gf or i would answer truthfully, without using silly childish names of things either. The child would listen and then say 'ok,' then carry on with what she was doing before asking.
I'd say she knew much more than most kids on the subject at her age. When i was under 10 yrs old i knew just about nothing.

I'm certain failure of parents properly telling their kids about all aspects about sex can result in some teen pregnancies quite too.

 

[IIIIIIII]

it's embarrassing for parents to talk to their kids about sex, but it's vitally important that parents do it. schools do a terrible job at it, and kids in school end up laughing and acting goofy when the topic comes up. parents don't have to get specific on what it's about, but simply say something like, "if you have any questions about sex or any concerns, feel free to ask".

 

[Kanuck99]

My 12 year old told me about blue waffles. What has been seen cannot be unseen

 

[minute bull]

 

[Jimmy Jazz]

 

[I Am Legion]

My son is 13 and is handsome...Not just saying that...He has most of the girls in his grade after him. They text him all the time, hang out in front of our house, leave notes in mailbox etc...I sat him down and told him the basics. Told him never trust anything a girl says...always wear a rubber, never mess with a drunk chick that is making a scene. I also told him there is no rush in life...take your time...plenty of fun stuff besides the actual sex....It was uncomfortable, but I was afraid he was gonna get in a situation and get a chick preggo bc he doesn't know anything.