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ABCs of the Birds and Bees
Why, When & How to Talk to Your Child with Ease

Also known at the Texas PTA Convention as: "Getting Over the Sex Talk Jitters"

This presentation is a great way for parents to learn how to become their child's sex educator. Parents are amazed as they learn how easy it is to have those once dreaded conversations with their children. The program is typically presented to parents of toddlers to 6th graders, but can also be adapted for parents with children of all ages.

Why Talk About Sex

1.      To prevent consequences

Pregnancy

STDs

2.   So YOU become your child's sex educator (not their friends)

Kids get incredibly wrong information from their friends

If you're not talking about sex, your child will not know your values

 When to Talk About Sex

1.   When your child asks questions ... but most will never ask. So, now what?

2.   Before Kindergarten discuss sexual abusers

3.   Kindergarten and 1^st grade - begin opening the doors of communication

4.   By 3rd to 4th grade begin explaining where babies come from in simple terms

    (Examples of actual conversations will be provided for each level)

 How to Talk About Sex

1.   Determine your values: Abstinence until when?

2.   Be honest

3.   Welcome your child's questions

4.   Give simple answers - not lectures

5.   Continuously teach your values

6. Set boundaries

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