If a child asks you about sex, you're in luck. This means that he trusts you and is ready to share his concerns with you, as well as to listen to your opinion on these issues. So try to remain impartial, show a genuine interest in the child's sex question, and give your child a simple but accurate answer.
Instructions
Step 1
When a child comes up to you with a question about sex, first of all, clarify what he himself already knows about the subject of his question, where he heard about it and what exactly interests him in this regard. This will give you additional information and the necessary context for the answer.
Step 2
Once you are in context, answer exactly the question posed. You do not need to precede your answer with lengthy philosophical, psychological or everyday reasoning. Avoid anecdotal metaphors about pistils and stamens, squirrels or bunnies. Talk about people. So you let the child understand that his question did not bother you and you calmly share with him the information that you own.
Step 3
After you have given your answer to the child, clarify how he understood you (invite him to retell your answer in his own words). And also ask if he is interested in anything else in this matter, if there is anything else to clarify. If the child asks clarifying questions, continue to develop the topic. If he is satisfied with your answer, you should not continue the conversation. Let your child decide what information is enough for him. This will keep him naturally curious and avoid over-dramatizing the topic of sex.
