How can you start a conversation regarding boys with your children?
By abatencila
@abatencila (970)
Philippines
March 22, 2011 5:22pm CST
Is it proper to discuss it with them or wait until they start the conversation?I'm nervous that if this time will come, I might not answer her the best way I could. According to the parent's seminar I have attended, parents should discuss it naturally with their children before someone else does it. You'll know the right time if they begin to have crushes and their friends start to have boyfriends...OMG!
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@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
23 Mar 11
Hello sis!
You have a very interesting question here my friend!
This is really a tough matter especially for us parents. I envy you,you were able to attend a seminar regarding this. Though my daughter is too young for it as she is just 3yrs old now,I believe I should prepare myself for this and my baby as well.
I guess the first thing I should do is to build a close relationship with my daughter. In this manner,my child wont hesitate to open up on me regarding these stuffs. I'd love a relationship that she will treat me as her bestfriend not just a mother. At her young age,I believe it is the right time to make her aware of these things,the earlier the better,right? My child is smart enough to understand it,I just have to be always at her side to guide her.
See yah my friend!
You have a very interesting question here my friend! This is really a tough matter especially for us parents. I envy you,you were able to attend a seminar regarding this. Though my daughter is too young for it as she is just 3yrs old now,I believe I should prepare myself for this and my baby as well.
I guess the first thing I should do is to build a close relationship with my daughter. In this manner,my child wont hesitate to open up on me regarding these stuffs. I'd love a relationship that she will treat me as her bestfriend not just a mother. At her young age,I believe it is the right time to make her aware of these things,the earlier the better,right? My child is smart enough to understand it,I just have to be always at her side to guide her.
See yah my friend!@abatencila (970)
• Philippines
23 Mar 11
Hello sis!
My daughter is only 12yrs old and yet some of her classmates have already their boyfriends and even planning to have a date. I'm just lucky that she is very open to me, we can talk over things in a civil way. One time, naloka talaga ako, she asked me what's the meaning of BJ. I lost my composure for a while but I remained calm, I asked her where did she hear such words, sa classmate pala dahil tinatawanan sya because she doesn't know the meaning of the word. I just told her don't entertain it,don't use the word.She just smiled. I'm just lucky that I'm always there whenever she needs immediate answers to her questions.
@lakshmi11 (278)
• United States
23 Mar 11
Good question!!
I tried to be very honest with my children. When they asked questions I simply answered the question they asked not more. As short and to the point as possible. When they wanted to know more, they would respond and ask more, if not I left it at that. I was always honest and realistic. I did not hide things or was afraid to tell them what they wanted to know.- My children grew up to be responsible adults who respect themselves and others.
