Most parents find it difficult to have “The Talk” with their
children but it is very important that every parent make out time to talk to
their kids about this sensitive topic. Talking about sex, and or puberty with
them will help and guide them to make smart choices as they grow up. Parent's shouldn't wait for their children to initiate the talk but make it a habit to approach them first. I personally did not "The Talk" with any of my parents are I was growing up. All the information I received about puberty, sex, and relationships was from school and it shouldn't be that way .
First of
all, location should be considered when having this conversation with your
child. I’ll suggest that it takes place in your home so that both you the
parent and the child feel comfortable. Having “The Talk” in a public place will
not be a good idea because the child might feel shy to even ask any questions
that might be bothering them because people are around. Secondly, during the "The Talk", the parent should talk about puberty and what changes they will encounter as their body changes. Talking about sex should be another important topic to discuss. Let them understand that these changes are normal and teach them how to handle desires or pressures that comes with these changes. It is imperative to not just lecture your child but encourage them to ask questions about things that are bothering, things they see on media, and things they hear at school and other places. If you the parent is not sure about something, before you initiate the talk get the information you will need so you can accurately answer any questions your child might have. If in doubt, a trip to your doctor will be beneficial in answering any additional questions you are not sure of.
As children grow, they come in contact with so much information about sex, and relationships from the internet, TV and many other sources, most of which are not reliable. Parents should make it a point to talk to their children as early as possible and continue the talk as the grow to make sure that they understand what their body is going through, and guide them through it.
