Tips on talking about sex with preteens 38 Articles

by Noleen Wyatt-Jones

Being the mother of three children I always knew the point would come when I would have to explain sex to each of them. As parents we share the view that we want our children to remain children as long as possible and as s...read more

by Cyndi Li

Most parents would rather walk across a bed of broken glass or eat fried tarantula legs rather than talk to their preteen about sex. The truth is it's really not all that hard or uncomfortable, and remember, if you don't t...read more

by Cicely Richard

If parents haven't talked the their children about sex by the time they are preteens, the parents are already too late. By the time children reach 12 years old, they have already seen thousands of sexually charged images i...read more

by Catherine Morris

Young people today need to be prepared for the challenges that life will throw at them. Sex is one of these challenges. No matter how much we might wish to do so it is a mistake to overprotect our children as in doing so w...read more

by Laura Leigh Fields

A preteen is a child between the age of ten and twelve. The idea of a child this young having or knowing about sex is almost more than many parents can handle. We want to think that our kids will stay innocent forever. In ...read more

by Rachelle de Bretagne

It's hard to talk to a preteen about sex, though the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. Short term discomfort for the parent is not as important as the long term benefits of a child being informed and ready to greet teen...read more

by Shelia West

Sex! The forbidden subject. Sex has to be one of the hardest, if not the hardest discussion we have with our children. And more often than not, it's the parent who makes the talk hard. Why? Because they have no idea how to...read more

by AngelaCharles

Talking to your preteen about sex is no easy task. It may be uncomfortable for you and for your child, but if you want to make sure that your they are making wise choices when it comes to sex, it is essential that you star...read more

by Beth Stillman

If you are like many parents, the idea of talking to your preteen about sex is daunting. However, there are a host of advantages to beginning or supplementing your preteen's knowledge of sex in the home. When you talk to...read more

by Jeffrey Moore

The mere fact that you are reading this article demonstrates your concern about talking sex with a preteen. And you are far, far away from being alone with your concern. It is not easy explaining the birds and the bees to ...read more

by Tenisha Dixon

Talking sex with a pre-teen is sensitive territory for parents. A parent should be the first to talk to them however it can be difficult to approach. Explaining sex is complicated because you do not want to be scientific...read more

by Hilary Baxter

Gone are the days when a father and son had their first man to man talk on prom night. Today's teens copulate and conceive, and sometimes contract with a casual air that shocks even the most tolerant parent. This raises th...read more

by Virginia Gaces

In this progressive generation of computers, cell phones and electronic gadgets, lots of information are fed to your children in several ingenious ways. This information may or may not be appropriate for them. As a paren...read more

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by Matt Remley

What is the one thing that all parents in the world have in common? The need to protect their children from many things, including sex. Most of us wish we could cover our pre-teens ears and eyes every time the word comes u...read more

by Allen Teal

Most people would rather take a sharp stick to the eye than to discuss sex with a preteen. It is tough to know what is enough and how much is too much. On top of that, not all children reach a maturity level until late i...read more

by Elaine Sihera

* Are you comfortable and confident in your answers when your child comes to you with questions regarding sex? * Do you brush off your child because you feel he/she is too young? * When do you feel is a good age to talk...read more

by almost p3rfekt

Honesty! one word, deep meaning, difficult to do, but attainable. A seven letter word, recognizable and understandable. Sex, a three lettered word, has many meanings, creates a stir, lots of imagination, can be confusing,...read more

by Tim Driver

Many parents hesitate to talk to their preteen about sex for reasons that include thinking they are too young, not quite knowing what to say, to assuming the schools or merely growing up will eventually educate them. While...read more