I was embarrassed while teaching my kids.
By Sanjeev
@sjvg1976 (41709)
Delhi, India
February 21, 2022 10:50pm CST
I was teaching them the chapter - "Reproduction in animals". It was embarrassing for me because I had to teach them about the male and female gametes, sex organs, and many things which result in the formation of a fetus.
They were listening ro me curiously as if they understood everything but I know they might not have because I could not teach them with heart because of the embarrassment.
I wonder how their school teacher taught them the subject.
Do you feel embarrassed when you teach your kids such subjects? 
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They were listening ro me curiously as if they understood everything but I know they might not have because I could not teach them with heart because of the embarrassment.
I wonder how their school teacher taught them the subject.
Do you feel embarrassed when you teach your kids such subjects?
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21 responses
@Fa_Maverick (9491)
• Australia
22 Feb 22
I have never understood why this is embarrassing for parents. I know I wouldn't be embarrassed teaching my kids about it but maybe that is because I study medicine and have learnt to have frank and factual discussions about all sorts of things. Like If a kid asked me where babies (human or non) came from I wouldn't be embarrassed explaining.
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@ptrikha_2 (47374)
• India
22 Feb 22
@sjvg1976
I suppose it is more of a cultural thing.
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@Fa_Maverick (9491)
• Australia
22 Feb 22
@sjvg1976 My parents were never embarrassed either... There was simply a factual conversation... My dad is a construction worker and mum worked in student admin wonder why they weren't shy.
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@ptrikha_2 (47374)
• India
22 Feb 22
@Sreekala
Yes a lot of it has to do with how we have been bought up.
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@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
23 Feb 22
I was never embarrassed talking about this with my sons. It might have been different if I'd had a daughter.
I used to get embarrassed when the subject came up during a lesson for my students. Not anymore. If they start to get the giggles - the usual reaction - I tell them to grow up and act like they have some sense.
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@wolfgirl569 (111842)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Feb 22
It is a natural part of life. Nothing to be embarrassed about
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@ptrikha_2 (47374)
• India
22 Feb 22
Culturally we didn't had such conversations with our parents. That might cause us to be not so forthcoming on such topics.
But I think now we need to perhaps share related knowledge on such subjects.
Else Kids would get to know of these topics in their own way sooner or later.
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@much2say (57209)
• Los Angeles, California
22 Feb 22
When I was a kid and asked my mother about it . . . her reply was "I will tell you when you get married" 
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I am less embarrassed with my kids. We've taught them about it "simply" and kept it as a matter of fact kind of thing - part of life. Plus there are videos/books made specifically for kids that make it simpler for adults to explain 
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I am less embarrassed with my kids. We've taught them about it "simply" and kept it as a matter of fact kind of thing - part of life. Plus there are videos/books made specifically for kids that make it simpler for adults to explain .1 person likes this
@RebeccasFarm (92068)
• United States
22 Feb 22
Ugh I would be yes..embarrassed.
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@MarieCoyle (41060)
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22 Feb 22
I was very factual and didn't have any issues explaining it all too my children. I wanted them to know the real facts, not something they would hear from a friend of a friend of a friend. I love children, but I didn't want a pregnant teen or one of my sons to be a father when he wasn't ready. It's always better to explain thoroughly and well. There should be no embarrassment, just truth.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
1 Mar 22
It could be embarassing, indeed.But just do it scientifically. Good luck!
@Kanubanu (3094)
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25 Feb 22
Yes I can understand that it is litterly embarrassing. But actually I am from medical background. So, it's little bit easy for me. What's your kids age?
