krystaltps Report post Posted November 7, 2007 C has been coming home from school lately and regailing me with delightful snippets about puberty and sex - some factual, some pretty confusing. A boy in his class has taken it upon himself to tell C the facts of life. C just doesn't really have the ability to grasp a lot of this yet. He's all confused and muddled. He's only 8. We are obviously going to have to have "the talk" with him, despite the fact that he's not ready for it. Is it best coming from me or dad? Advice from anyone whos already been here would be very much appreciated.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rach04 Report post Posted November 7, 2007 j was picking bits up at school but as he has a great interest in anything science it was easier for us we gave him a book on the whole thing (he was about 8). But told him if he had any questions to ask. We are also very open when the younger ones ask how babies are made. If your embarressed he is going to be too if he says something wrong correct him but i dont think it should be a mum/dad divide just cause hes a boy there are some really good books for kids. my mum and dad were very hush hush about sex and i learnt everything in the playground (mostly wrong) so thats why im open with my kids. But it depends on how much you think he would understand Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystaltps Report post Posted November 7, 2007 Thanks Rach. I suppose it would be a good idea for it to be a family thing, bring the twins in on it too (they're 7), as C would be bound to tell them anyway. I'm not sure how much of it he would be able to understand - unless it's maths or pokemon, he's not really with us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Minxygal Report post Posted November 8, 2007 I have some really good PHSE stuff that was written by a teacher at a school that specialises in autism. If anyone has a particular need then I am happy to scan some of it and pass it on, just PM me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paula Report post Posted November 8, 2007 My parents were very hush hush too when it cam to anything sexual...... Im the opposite with my children...........well there now teenagers It realy does help if sex and stuff is talked about openly from a realy early age.that say if something comes on tv its not switched of through embarresment.im not saying we let our kids watch hard core stuff when they were young but if something unespected flashed on the boz we wouldnt insist they left the room..theyd choose to leave themself.excuse of i need a drink toilet if they were embarresed........ Its realy stood us in good stead especail as theyve grown up.......we can talk about anything and everything all very open and no red faces in sight.............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fiorelli Report post Posted November 8, 2007 (edited) . Edited November 8, 2007 by fiorelli Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Minxygal Report post Posted November 8, 2007 LittleRae I can't pm you back as it's saying no such member exists, could you PM me again with an Email plz Mandy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kinky j Report post Posted November 9, 2007 (edited) there's a book by a woman called Babette Cole that explains it all in child friendly terms it's called "mummy laid an egg". depending on his level of development it may be a bit basic but it's a good starting point. edited to add that i've just googled it and there's reviews of it available on the site that's named after a rainforest Edited November 9, 2007 by kinky j Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
