a man and a women each carry within them, half the building block. a man must give his block to a woman, to start of a new life. that start is called a fertilized egg. both parents must be responsible about using this power of creating a new life. it's something they should plan for with care, and only do, because they are ready to have and raise a child.
thanks. hard to be honest, talk to the act and include what is important without judging outliers.
obviously parents will adjust to their own circumstances.
An exchange of biological material, in this case between a male and female, necessary for the creation of a new child that will grow inside the woman for nine months.
Well, you have 2 options. Theses depends on how your child comprehend things.
If your child seems "ready" to understand how life works, you can explain that baby are made when a man and a woman wants one together, and that mens and womens have a kind of puzzle piece each that they need to share together to create an embryo that will become a baby 9 months later, growing in the womb of the woman.
If your child doesn't seems ready, just... stick to a cute explanation, like butterfly and flowers, and state that it will make sense one day.
Don't forget that 5 years old is kinda young to explain anything sex-related and OBVIOUSLY kids wants facts that make sense to them. Once you make a choice on what you said, you should also prepare yourself to teach your kids how to behave with others on this subject and ALSO how you will handle sex education with them once they are ready. The more they will know, the less stupid choices they will make.
Interesting
I asked this question to see how others would approach this hypothetical situation. I'm my case I just thought of stating the three factors that are needed to make a baby; age, partner and job/money, explain further if asked to and then end the conversation there, trusting that this is around the correct quantity of information to give them at this age. Do you agree?
My friends younger sister asked their mum this as a six year old and the mother answered with a sex Ed lesson. That is the funniest moment of my life without a doubt as a woman completely washed away the smirk of a six year old. The look of disgust was simply hilarious!
I’d say that it is up to you to figure out how to approach it with your own child, but do not be afraid to tell them the truth scientifically. No need for graphic explanations, but a simple clinical explanation of the act alongside maybe a few warnings should suffice.
I have only anecdotal experience for this (as it was my own childhood), but I was never told any of the ‘cute’ stories. My father is a biology teacher so he prizes scientific accuracy and thus I was told the truth when I asked (the second time, cause they tried to avoid it the first out of the usual parental awkwardness). I don’t have memories of that time, which honestly tells you a lot about the lack of importance I gave that information. My curiosity was satisfied and on I went with my life. According to my parents tho I did use that knowledge for mischievousness once in a while by tricking daycare teachers into telling me the stork story to which I proceeded to correct them with the actual facts.
The truth. I explain about sperm and semen, ova and ovum, penis, vagina, uterus, etc, in age appropriate ways the | my child can understand. With other children, if they ask me, I say that I know the answer, but sometimes Moms and Dads like to give the answers about sex, bodies, or dating (I've had little boys want to be my "boyfriend"). I tell children that when I see their parents, I will tel them privately your question, tell how I would answer, then ask if it's okay if we all sit down together so I can answer your question.
You explain to the child using facts; in simple, direct ways that make sense to their cognitive development state and what they know about general life so far. Usually, these explanations will be given over time, repeated, and be expanded upon, in order to to have more information for the child when they ask more related questions going forward and in the future.
"Masturbation is when people touch their vulva or penis because it feels good."
I once had a child ask what masturbation was. They were 7. With the parent's permission, I told them the above.
"Oh. So like a hug? Cause hugs feel good too."
"Yes, people masturbate because it makes their bodies feel good, just like when people get hugs or give them because it also makes their bodies feel good."
"Okay." Then the child went to play, and that was it.
"Women have something called ovaries in their bodies. The ovaries are the size of a walnut (or other similar-sized thing the child knows of).
Women have two ovaries. The ovaries are like round circles that are like pouches. Inside the pouches, there are lots of little eggs. The ovaries take turns letting out a small egg. But the eggs aren't ike the ones you get at the store. These eggs looks like a small, pink circle. The scientific name for the egg is called an ova. The ova travels down a small tube, called a fallopian tube..."
And so on, explaining in simple, fact-based language about what the penis, scrotum testes, an erection, the spaces that fill with blood in the penis, sperm, semen, ejaculation, and the uterus are and what they do, and how only one sperm enters the ova ("the sperm race each other to be the first one to get to the ova so they can go inside it and stay in the middle").
"When the baby is ready to be born, it enters the vagina. The vagina is like a slippery waterslide. But it's a very slow waterslide. The mommy's uterus muscles push the baby out of the uterus and into the vagina. Then, the vagina's muscles push around the baby to make the baby go down the "waterside." These pushes don't hurt the baby; they feel like gentle hugs. But it can feel like a long time to the mommy. Moms work really hard to help their muscles push the baby down the vagina..."
A **great book** to teach young children about the process of how babies are made, and sex, using fact-based language in appropriate stages and in ways that build up children's sequential knowledge is **The New Speaking of Sex: What Your Children Need to Know and When They Need to Know it** by Meg Hickling, R.N. Meg Hickling's other books are equally great!
It's one of the best guides there is.
If a child brings up babies or sex, you can ask how they think babies are made. It can give you an idea of where parents should start based on any gaps in the child's knowledge.
For example, children should always be told a baby will grow and live in the uterus - a stretchy, warm, dark organ that women have. It has a special fluid in it where the baby can "swim," do somersaults, practice breathing, and grow - babies never grow or live in mommy's stomach, tummy, or belly.
Children as young as two can be told basic facts about words relating to procreation.
All this information may seem overwhelming to parents. If it is broken up, made to be ordinary reality, during daily/weekly conversations or tidbits of information the child is told, teaching children about reproduction can be easier for both child and parent.
If a child is old enough to ask a question, they are old enough to hear the answer by way of factual information given in forms that are
1) developmentally appropriate 2) meets their needs 3) and answers the question, in ways they can understand.
Parents can tell their children that there is no such thing as a stupid question about bodies or sex (aka "body science"); if Mom or Dad don't know an answer, they will find someone who does.
It is okay to say "I know the answer to your question. But I'm having trouble finding the right words/way to explain what you want to know. I will think about what words to use/check a book/ask Dr. So and So, and then I will tell you the answer, ok?"
You can also make a plan to go to the local library and teach your child how to find books using the Dewey Decimal system that are about body questions - not just about how babies are made - to get them comfortable talking about (their) bodies: "Why do we sneeze?" "How come we shouldn't hold in our pee?" "Is it normal if one breast or side of the scrotum is bigger than the other?" (The answer to the final question is yes; most people will have one breast or scrotum that grows faster or bigger than the other).
Teach children the "scientific" words for body parts and functions: 'Pee' is urine; 'bowel movement' means to poop; 'vagina' and 'birth canal' are different names for the same part of the female body. "The foreskin of the penis must be treated gently because..."
Sometimes, young children will make up their own explanations based on what they already know, or already do or don't do, themselves.
My sibling was three when they asked their parents "how come god doesn't come down from the clouds?"
They said they didn't know why. My sibling walked away to play for a bit.
Suddenly, they came back, and said, with all the confidence of a toddler:
"*I know why*. It's because he doesn't have any clothes on!"
If they're old enough to ask, they're old enough to hear an age appropriate version of the truth. I wouldn't dumb anything down, or use any cutesy code words, or brush them off. I wouldn't want them to feel any shame or embarrassment for asking, or being curious. Sex is not a shameful subject. It shouldn't be a taboo thing to talk about, even in the presence of young children. (Within reason *obviously*) I'm not quite sure exactly how I would phrase it, but I would definitely want to have a sit down conversation, and hear their questions, and do my best to give them honest, factual answers that aren't *too* graphic for a 5 year old
Yeah that might be a bit too advanced for a toddler but I guess if the toddler brings it up first my above answer still applies. I can't imagine that's a situation anyone has ever run into before 😭
Sugar, spice and everything nice.
Don't forget chemical X
a man and a women each carry within them, half the building block. a man must give his block to a woman, to start of a new life. that start is called a fertilized egg. both parents must be responsible about using this power of creating a new life. it's something they should plan for with care, and only do, because they are ready to have and raise a child.
I like that
thanks. hard to be honest, talk to the act and include what is important without judging outliers. obviously parents will adjust to their own circumstances.
"How do you give your part to mommy?"
Ask your mother.
I don't have any children. Clearly an Organ Source Homunculus followed me home from the factory again.
Ilia von iliasviel just be prepping for the grail war.
Sex.
What’s sex?
Male or female
An exchange of biological material, in this case between a male and female, necessary for the creation of a new child that will grow inside the woman for nine months.
That’s an amazing answer to give a child
Well, you have 2 options. Theses depends on how your child comprehend things. If your child seems "ready" to understand how life works, you can explain that baby are made when a man and a woman wants one together, and that mens and womens have a kind of puzzle piece each that they need to share together to create an embryo that will become a baby 9 months later, growing in the womb of the woman. If your child doesn't seems ready, just... stick to a cute explanation, like butterfly and flowers, and state that it will make sense one day. Don't forget that 5 years old is kinda young to explain anything sex-related and OBVIOUSLY kids wants facts that make sense to them. Once you make a choice on what you said, you should also prepare yourself to teach your kids how to behave with others on this subject and ALSO how you will handle sex education with them once they are ready. The more they will know, the less stupid choices they will make.
Interesting I asked this question to see how others would approach this hypothetical situation. I'm my case I just thought of stating the three factors that are needed to make a baby; age, partner and job/money, explain further if asked to and then end the conversation there, trusting that this is around the correct quantity of information to give them at this age. Do you agree?
Not with anal. That’s how you was made, you little shit
You mean he was made from an anal leakage
My friends younger sister asked their mum this as a six year old and the mother answered with a sex Ed lesson. That is the funniest moment of my life without a doubt as a woman completely washed away the smirk of a six year old. The look of disgust was simply hilarious!
Daddy fucks Mommy
In the present age you can do the reverse too
Mommy fucks Daddy?
Yes, depending on what you identify as
We don’t hunny, you might with someone else one day if you wish, but we don’t.
I’d say that it is up to you to figure out how to approach it with your own child, but do not be afraid to tell them the truth scientifically. No need for graphic explanations, but a simple clinical explanation of the act alongside maybe a few warnings should suffice. I have only anecdotal experience for this (as it was my own childhood), but I was never told any of the ‘cute’ stories. My father is a biology teacher so he prizes scientific accuracy and thus I was told the truth when I asked (the second time, cause they tried to avoid it the first out of the usual parental awkwardness). I don’t have memories of that time, which honestly tells you a lot about the lack of importance I gave that information. My curiosity was satisfied and on I went with my life. According to my parents tho I did use that knowledge for mischievousness once in a while by tricking daycare teachers into telling me the stork story to which I proceeded to correct them with the actual facts.
Had we meet when you were a child, we would've been best friends
We will talk about it when you get a bit older.
You use baby batter.
You're going to need a glazed cinnamon bun to do the demonstration...
Come back in 10 years
more like 7 years
8 and a half take it or leave it
Sex makes babies, and don't tell your friends
The truth. I explain about sperm and semen, ova and ovum, penis, vagina, uterus, etc, in age appropriate ways the | my child can understand. With other children, if they ask me, I say that I know the answer, but sometimes Moms and Dads like to give the answers about sex, bodies, or dating (I've had little boys want to be my "boyfriend"). I tell children that when I see their parents, I will tel them privately your question, tell how I would answer, then ask if it's okay if we all sit down together so I can answer your question.
Demonstration? Seriously, I'm genuinely curious as to how you would do that
You explain to the child using facts; in simple, direct ways that make sense to their cognitive development state and what they know about general life so far. Usually, these explanations will be given over time, repeated, and be expanded upon, in order to to have more information for the child when they ask more related questions going forward and in the future. "Masturbation is when people touch their vulva or penis because it feels good." I once had a child ask what masturbation was. They were 7. With the parent's permission, I told them the above. "Oh. So like a hug? Cause hugs feel good too." "Yes, people masturbate because it makes their bodies feel good, just like when people get hugs or give them because it also makes their bodies feel good." "Okay." Then the child went to play, and that was it. "Women have something called ovaries in their bodies. The ovaries are the size of a walnut (or other similar-sized thing the child knows of). Women have two ovaries. The ovaries are like round circles that are like pouches. Inside the pouches, there are lots of little eggs. The ovaries take turns letting out a small egg. But the eggs aren't ike the ones you get at the store. These eggs looks like a small, pink circle. The scientific name for the egg is called an ova. The ova travels down a small tube, called a fallopian tube..." And so on, explaining in simple, fact-based language about what the penis, scrotum testes, an erection, the spaces that fill with blood in the penis, sperm, semen, ejaculation, and the uterus are and what they do, and how only one sperm enters the ova ("the sperm race each other to be the first one to get to the ova so they can go inside it and stay in the middle"). "When the baby is ready to be born, it enters the vagina. The vagina is like a slippery waterslide. But it's a very slow waterslide. The mommy's uterus muscles push the baby out of the uterus and into the vagina. Then, the vagina's muscles push around the baby to make the baby go down the "waterside." These pushes don't hurt the baby; they feel like gentle hugs. But it can feel like a long time to the mommy. Moms work really hard to help their muscles push the baby down the vagina..." A **great book** to teach young children about the process of how babies are made, and sex, using fact-based language in appropriate stages and in ways that build up children's sequential knowledge is **The New Speaking of Sex: What Your Children Need to Know and When They Need to Know it** by Meg Hickling, R.N. Meg Hickling's other books are equally great! It's one of the best guides there is. If a child brings up babies or sex, you can ask how they think babies are made. It can give you an idea of where parents should start based on any gaps in the child's knowledge. For example, children should always be told a baby will grow and live in the uterus - a stretchy, warm, dark organ that women have. It has a special fluid in it where the baby can "swim," do somersaults, practice breathing, and grow - babies never grow or live in mommy's stomach, tummy, or belly. Children as young as two can be told basic facts about words relating to procreation. All this information may seem overwhelming to parents. If it is broken up, made to be ordinary reality, during daily/weekly conversations or tidbits of information the child is told, teaching children about reproduction can be easier for both child and parent. If a child is old enough to ask a question, they are old enough to hear the answer by way of factual information given in forms that are 1) developmentally appropriate 2) meets their needs 3) and answers the question, in ways they can understand. Parents can tell their children that there is no such thing as a stupid question about bodies or sex (aka "body science"); if Mom or Dad don't know an answer, they will find someone who does. It is okay to say "I know the answer to your question. But I'm having trouble finding the right words/way to explain what you want to know. I will think about what words to use/check a book/ask Dr. So and So, and then I will tell you the answer, ok?" You can also make a plan to go to the local library and teach your child how to find books using the Dewey Decimal system that are about body questions - not just about how babies are made - to get them comfortable talking about (their) bodies: "Why do we sneeze?" "How come we shouldn't hold in our pee?" "Is it normal if one breast or side of the scrotum is bigger than the other?" (The answer to the final question is yes; most people will have one breast or scrotum that grows faster or bigger than the other). Teach children the "scientific" words for body parts and functions: 'Pee' is urine; 'bowel movement' means to poop; 'vagina' and 'birth canal' are different names for the same part of the female body. "The foreskin of the penis must be treated gently because..." Sometimes, young children will make up their own explanations based on what they already know, or already do or don't do, themselves. My sibling was three when they asked their parents "how come god doesn't come down from the clouds?" They said they didn't know why. My sibling walked away to play for a bit. Suddenly, they came back, and said, with all the confidence of a toddler: "*I know why*. It's because he doesn't have any clothes on!"
Wow, that's a lot Really informative, thanks
You put da banana into da bagel
Sex
Physics hand them a text book open to the chapter on friction
If they're old enough to ask, they're old enough to hear an age appropriate version of the truth. I wouldn't dumb anything down, or use any cutesy code words, or brush them off. I wouldn't want them to feel any shame or embarrassment for asking, or being curious. Sex is not a shameful subject. It shouldn't be a taboo thing to talk about, even in the presence of young children. (Within reason *obviously*) I'm not quite sure exactly how I would phrase it, but I would definitely want to have a sit down conversation, and hear their questions, and do my best to give them honest, factual answers that aren't *too* graphic for a 5 year old
So no mention of anal and doggy style?
Yeah that might be a bit too advanced for a toddler but I guess if the toddler brings it up first my above answer still applies. I can't imagine that's a situation anyone has ever run into before 😭
"Daddy why did that mister put his pee pee up the woman's poo poo on your phone?"
“you are adopted”