When is the right time to tell you child about the birds and the bees.
My daughter just turned 8. She knows if you do "yucky kisses" that a baby will be created. But that is all.
She hasn't questioned further
She is about to start year 3. It's a 3/4 class. I would hate someone else to tell her.
I was 8 when my mum told me. I grew up with rabbits and lots of cattle at my grandparents. So I was fairly educated haha.
How do I tell her. And when.
I'm a solo mum so it's hard to make up some of these decisions on my one.
Thank you everyone
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Ok, so I would start by correcting or moving away from "yucky kisses".
Firstly, the negative connotation is not helpful. It's not a shameful or taboo topic.
Secondly, kissing (yucky or otherwise) does not make babies so it's not accurate.
Thirdly, it's an ambiguous term that could interpreted (or misinterpreted) in many different ways.
It is so, so important that kids are taught correct terminology for their own safety and empowerment! That applies to body parts, sex and reproduction.
This is also a really good time to start talking about things like puberty, consent, boundaries, healthy relationships etc as it all ties in together.
Don't feel like you have to cover everything in one conversation either, it's an ongoing thing and should be as casual to talk about as the weather.
Try and find some resources to help you as well. Age appropriate books can be a great tool and something you can read/discuss together. Some parenting specialists have some great strategies about introducing these topics as well, so maybe do a bit of research to prepare yourself.
Best of luck with it 🙂