A good book for the Birds/Bees discussion?

Question

I think I may be having a very general talk with my daughter soon about the birds and the bees. I was wondering if anyone has come across a particularly good book for younger kids, that goes into details without too much detail.

Answer 1

..right before my daughter went into 7th grade, she was still 12 but turned 13 that Oct., I took her away for a weekend to a little beach town by us & we did a book called :"Passport to Purity" by Dennis & Barbara Rainey - it's for boys or girls..& it was a great experience..enuf info for where they are & for what's going on in their world today. I highly recommend it...I know many parents who have done it w/their kids.

of course, James Dobson is all good - great stuff also!

Be open/honest & keep talking...good mom!!  ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚™Â¥

Answer 2

The best book you could get is one meant for adults - a guide to helping parents have "the talk" with their kids, and outlines what is/isn't appropriate material for particular age groups.

Trust me, she doesn't want to learn this stuff from a book; she wants to learn it from YOU. It will still be uncomfortable, but she'll appreciate it a lot more in the long run. Here's why:

* If YOU teach her, she'll know she can talk to you about ANYTHING, no matter how uncomfortable it may be, because you've already established that trust with her.

* If a BOOK teaches her, she'll get the message that it's something that shouldn't be discussed, and will lead to a lack of communication down the road.

Talk to you child's teacher, school counselor, school nurse, or pediatrician and see what they recommend. There's a world of wonderful reference material out there for parents - they'll know the best sources.

Good luck! :)

Answer 3

James Dobson

Answer 4

I don't know of any books but one thing I do know is don't beat around the bush. Say the words, not a slang term for it. Also, once you get home, keep the conversation going. Stay interested in her friends, if she has a crush on a boy talk to her about that.

I don't think parents today do enough talking...its sad really.

Answer 5

If they are really young and just need the basics, try Whats the big secret?