Comments on: The Talk

By: Joanne @ Barely Domestic Mama

Joanne @ Barely Domestic Mama — Wed, 26 May 2010 01:08:43 +0000

Erica is definitely fabulous! I had the pleasure of meeting her at the after Bloggy Boot Camp mingling that night. I haven't had the talk with my son because he is 3. The thought of it does sends me into quite a panic. I remember my mother sitting down with me and going through an age appropriate book about sex. I want to say I was 11. I am pretty sure I was in 6th grade going into 7th grade. As embarrassing as it was for me, I am glad that she didn't keep me in the dark from the topic as her own mother did. We maintained an open dialogue for years after the official talk. I had more education than my mother did at my age and was able to make informed decisions about my body and my sex life. I am proof that talking about it doesn't make your child want to run out and have sex. I got the talk at 11 and waited until I was 18. .-= Joanne @ Barely Domestic Mama´s last blog ..What happened to The Mama... =-.

By: Mom24@4evermom

Mom24@4evermom — Wed, 26 May 2010 00:59:51 +0000

Great advice. It is so hard! I’ve been through it twice and dreading doing it twice more. However, I would stress that if you’re doing it right it’s just as hard with boys. I stressed to my son his responsibility and also his powerlessness–if a girl gets pregnant he has very few options.

By: erica

erica — Tue, 25 May 2010 18:45:58 +0000

In reply to Valinda. I think we need to remember it's an ongoing conversation that changes over time. Open up to the subject now, and (hopefully) it will be easier to talk about when the stakes are higher. .-= erica´s last blog ..I’m a Lostie =-.

By: erica

erica — Tue, 25 May 2010 16:11:55 +0000

In reply to Megan (Best of Fates). Of course! For free too!

By: Valinda

Valinda — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:27:00 +0000

LOL I need to forward this post on to my poor husband. He discovered last night that our oldest daughter wrote a short story in which the two main characters — kissed. I think his whole world caved in. She and I have discussed the mechanics of sex, thank you arrival of younger siblings, and we’ve discussed becoming a woman but I know there are many more talks to come. It scares me a lot but I hope if we can be open we will stay close and she’ll be willing to talk to me when it’s important.

By: Ms. Understood

Ms. Understood — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:20:32 +0000

This is definitely a conversation I know I want to have (unlike my parent's who just ignored that entire portion of my life), but it's so scary. When is the right time. Don't want to do it too early or too late. Great pointers. .-= Ms. Understood´s last blog ..I'm scared y'all =-.

By: Megan (Best of Fates)

Megan (Best of Fates) — Tue, 25 May 2010 12:44:31 +0000

Ugh – this is a huge fear of having kids for me, as I know that I’ll be absolutely dreadful at bringing this up and talking about it, and it’s such an important issue.

So what I’m saying is – Erica, will you talk to my future kids about sex for me?

By: alicia

alicia — Tue, 18 May 2010 12:50:38 +0000

This scares me. But thanks for the tips. We've had a couple interesting convos recently around here, totally caught me off guard. Did you know they start the puberty video in 3rd grade in some schools? That's when my kids got it. .-= alicia´s last blog ..Friday Flip Offs! =-.