There are somethings that we are afraid to address with our kids; its just a fact. We often think if I don't tell them about "_______", they will never hear about it. Well, with all of the media available today, they are bound to encounter things you would not believe or at least hear about it from other kids. Especially kids with older siblings like to talk about things they heard or saw from an older brother or sister. I rode the bus to school starting in 3rd grade. Trust me, I knew lots of kids with older siblings!
In this video, Shannon Ethridge shares on the topic "Proactively Discussing Sex with your Children." Who will your children ask when they want to know the truth? What will they hear when they ask? Be the one that your kids come to. You want the answers they get to be both accurate and Biblical! WARNING: she uses words in the video that most of us are not comfortable with; but please watch anyway- whether you have boys or girls! (this and other great videos available here: http://videovine.com/topics/parenting.php)
- I suggest to start with teaching about modesty and the reason for modesty. I appreciate the example my wife sets for our boys in this. They have a great example of what to look for in a wife.
- Teach them about the covenant relationship between a man and a woman- marriage. When we are not modest in our dress we begin to compromise that relationship before it is even initiated.
- My oldest is in Kindergarten. We have not had the "How are babies made" conversation yet, but I know it is not far away... please pray for me! May God bless you with the wisdom of Solomon, that is what we need as parents!
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