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Dealing With Questions On Sexuality

Team AckoFeb 8, 2024

At this age, questions on sexuality is a common thing that needs to be dealt with. Children are curious cats. It's actually better If they know about it earlier. Do not be embarrassed if your child talks about sex. Address him with clarity and put an end to his curiosity in a positive way and don’t worry if you make mistakes. Do not reprimand your kid.

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Here are some tips to answer your little one’s questions on sexuality:

1. Find out what your kid thinks about sex. This helps to explain them better.

2. Be honest with the answer. As the kids grow the answers need to be more appropriate. For a 6 year old you could say baby is in mummy's tummy if he asks where baby is going to come from.

3. Use the correct words. Children know all sexual body parts.

4. If you feel the time is not right, tell you child that you will answer him later.

5. Along with answering questions on sexuality , explain good and bad touch. This helps a long way!

6. You could use a doll and explain body parts with that.

7. If your kids are feeling embarrassed, it’s ok. Tell them it’s normal and make them feel comfortable and confident. It’s their right to know.

8. Have patience with yourself and children.

9. You could also ask your kid's teacher to talk in the class about this as they tend to listen to them better.

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