Imagine a
parent of a pre-teen who is about to have “The Talk” with him/her. Please write
the scenario (where/when/how) the talk would take place and exactly what the
parent should say. Include any resources the parent might recommend to the
pre-teen, or questions (and their answers) the parent should anticipate.
Growing up, I never really had “ the talk” with my parents.
However, the best time for kids to have the talk is before they teenagers. Much
like many health concepts, early preparation is the key when talking about
their growing bodies. Personally, I started developing at age 9 and had a hard
time grasping some of these concepts at the time. However, I grew up in a
Christian home and my mother was always willing to talk to my sister and I
about our changing bodies. As a
Christian, I heavily lean on the Bible as my source of wisdom for discussions
on sex, but I know there are several other sources available for us to draw
wisdom from such as Chicken Noodle Soup
for the Soul books. My biggest advice is to pay attention to what your children are learning from the media,
society and their peers. One website
that I found beneficial for the time I have children is http://www.havingthetalk.com/ . This
website provides several resources to help aid both parents and kids. Remember,
“ the talk” should never be stressful, but it is important for your child to be
well informed and prepared about their bodies changes and their reactions
toward them.
