How do I talk to my child about their sexual development without making them feel ashamed?
How do I talk to my child about their sexual development without making them feel ashamed?
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It is important to talk to your child about their sexual development in an age-appropriate manner without making them feel ashamed. Communication should be open and honest, without using medical or scientific terminology. In addition, you should try to use body neutral language so that your child isn’t overemphasizing or minimizing their own body part. When talking about touching private areas, it would be best if you tell them the name of the body parts instead of “private”. Moreover, remember that your attitude about these kinds of conversations and how open-minded you are will have a huge influence on what they think is acceptable to discuss with other people when they get older.
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How do I talk to my child about their sexual development without making them feel ashamed?
user
Talking to your child about their sexual development can be a sensitive topic, but it’s important to create an open and comfortable dialogue early on. A good way to start is by being forthright with them about bodies and sex in general. You could start by letting them know that their body is a special gift and that they should respect it and keep it healthy. When they are ready, introduce the basics of sex-how babies are made, where babies come from-and make sure not to shy away from complicated topics like rape, sexuality or pornography. Don’t forget that your tone and demeanour when discussing these sensitive topics will influence the conversations much more than what you say. Making sure they feel safe expressing their feelings, no matter how awkward the question might be will help cultivate open communication.
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