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Parenting

Bob Loblaw

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Reply to OnDoutside (Original post)

Sun May 6, 2018, 08:11 PM

May 2018

gave his father "the talk".

I too feel that nine is a little young. I wrapped up the chat with my 12 year old yesterday while working on an outdoor home project. It was the fourth installment. We took it a little at a time a couple of weeks apart so he could process things and ask questions as they came to him rather than throwing it at him all at once. I can't say I dreaded it, but it wasn't something I was dying to do. In the end he was very mature about it and asked good questions. It was outstanding bonding time and though I have a great relationship with him I feel closer now. He was ready for it and it just took place kind of organically over those several weeks. Good luck, he's looking up to you and it's important. No pressure : )

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Having "The Chat" [View all] OnDoutside May 2018 OP

In my grandson's school they have the talk in 5th grade -- the kids are mostly 11 Nay May 2018 #1

Which matches us here. I think he has a point but what choice does he have ? OnDoutside May 2018 #2

Most schools allow parents to opt out of sex ed. I don't know about your nephew's Nay May 2018 #5

That's a fair point, it might be best if he calls into the school to find out OnDoutside May 2018 #6

It seems young to me.. whathehell May 2018 #3

Yes it's a bit strange...unless they are just talking about the body changes rather than OnDoutside May 2018 #7

Yeah, and unless I'm behind on things.. whathehell May 2018 #8

I'm sure there are exceptions, especially in a 300m population, but yes I would agree. OnDoutside May 2018 #9

back in the day, in sixth grade, our PE teachers gave us a chat on puberty... Thomas Hurt May 2018 #4

As a former elementary school teacher BigmanPigman May 2018 #10

Thanks, that's an interesting perspective. OnDoutside May 2018 #11

Not too young, JenniferJuniper May 2018 #12

"The chat" ideally should be an ongoing Phoenix61 May 2018 #13

It will be interesting how indepth they go with the Puberty talk. Maybe it is the first of a number OnDoutside May 2018 #14

The World's Most Interesting Man Bob Loblaw May 2018 #15

My mother waited until I was 11-1/2, the summer after fifth grade. no_hypocrisy May 2018 #16

My mom told me about periods when I was in 5th or 6th grade. bobbieinok May 2018 #17

Find out what they cover and tailor your talk accordingly. PoindexterOglethorpe May 2018 #18