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[quote=Anonymous]The way I look at it- it isn't a single "talk".  It is an ongoing conversation.  Will you wait until your kid is in 7th grade and say "We expect good grades" one time and expect them to get straight As?  No.  You start talking about private areas, inappropriate touching, and personal hygene at a young age.  As they approach puberty, you talk about body changes and development.  You buy them deodorant, razors, tampons, and reinforce personal hygene.  You discuss the mechanics of conception and the emotional impact of intimacy.  You explain your values and beliefs.  When something comes up that can trigger a conversation, don't change the channel in embarassment or in an effort to protect your snowflake.  Use it as an opportunity to discuss teen pregnancy and STDs.  When they want to start dating, clearly explain your limits and expectations, let them earn your trust.  Tell them where they can purchase condoms- even though you think they are too young to start using them if they are going to have sex they MUST be safe.

And by all means thru all of this- let them know you will listen to them in an open, honest way.  And when they do have questions- LISTEN.

Is it awkward and uncomfortable?  Absolutely.  But what's the alternative?  Hiding your head in the sand and hoping for the best?[/quote]

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