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Getting Over the Sex Talk Jitters
"Why, When & How to Talk to Your Child about Sex." 

Why Talk About Sex

1.      To prevent consequences

·   Pregnancy

·   STDS

·  Emotional Scars

2.   So YOU become your child’s sex educator (not your child’s friends or the media)

· 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 about half will never ask questions

2.   Before Kindergarten discuss sexual abusers

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

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

(Examples of actual discussions 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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