Talking with your children about sex can be difficult. Exactly how do you start a conversation about the “birds and bees”? How much should they know about sex at their age? What if your child asks a question that is difficult to answer?
The God’s Design for Sex Series is a wonderful resource for parents who need a little help talking to their children about sex. Each book is addressed to a targeted age and the Parent’s Guide gives parents the added information they need to guide their children into godly understanding of their bodies.
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After chatting with a friend on Facebook, I had to edit this post to add:Â Individual discretion is always recommended. I am grateful for these resources because if we do not talk to our children about sex and related issues, someone else will. I want them to think that Bill and I are the ultimate resource for getting the answers to their questions… and we will always point them to what God says.
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The entire God’s Design for Sex Series is available from NavPress, Amazon.com
The best price right now is from Christian Book Distributors:
- God’s Design for Sex Series, 4 Books: Revised $33.96
- How and When to Tell Your Kids About Sex: A Lifelong Approach to Shaping Your Child’s Sexual Character, revised $15.99
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I was raised where sex and love were not discussed… so I just dont know what is the best approach.
I think the hardest part is that as a mother to FOUR boys most of the talk goes to Dad…which is fine with me. Kids are so bombarded today—at such as early age. It’s shocking how young (the age) we need to talk about the bird/bees to our children, before they get it elsewhere.
The hardest part for me – the developmental delay. I am able to talk to my typically developing kids – but explaining certain concepts to the child with developmental delays is challenging. I would like to win the books to help me.
Trying to answer their questions in a clear but age appropriate manner!
our boys are still young, so we haven’t had any of these conversations yet. you better believe i want them hearing about it from my hubby and me before anyone else.
I’ve got two kids who will be needing this talk…one far sooner than the other. My hubs and I neither one were given “the talk” in a proper way, and certainly never had God’s purpose in it explained to us. I would love to have these books to help us out! 🙂
the most difficult part? is there a part that’s not difficult?
I agree with julie’s comment “is there a part that’s not difficult?” when a question comes up it’s hard to figure out how much info to give them at that particular time.
All of it!!!
mine aren’t old enough for the “sex” talk yet but one is old enough for the private place talk.. and being around only girls growing up and having 2 boys this one will be a challenge!
My children are still young, but I would love some guidance for when the time comes.
The hardest part is getting them to stay in the room when I bring up the subject!
Would love to read this!
So far the hardest part is remembering to answer their questions without giving them more information than they’re really looking for. And making sure to talk openly often so that we keep the comfort level easy.
Our kids are still young but we really need to get prepared. Our oldest is a very motherly girl and always has questions about the baby and when will I get pregnant again (she wants more babies) so I know it’s coming. My parents never talked with me about it so i grew up not understanding the difference between God’s plan for married people as opposed to the world’s acceptance of non-marital sex. I just thought it was all sinful, I don’t want my kids to think that way.
Starting the conversation is difficult. Covering all the basics; how the body works, emotional stuff; etc… and trying to answer all the questions. A guide book would be a HUGE help!
Knowing what they are ready for and being appropriate without shutting them down and not feeling open enough to come to us.
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