My son just turned 7 and he has asked how babies get in the mommys belly. I know I will have to answer it soon b/c he has asked it before and I just changed the subjectAny advice?
He's still too young (IMO) to know the exact truth. I can still get away with telling my 8 year old that God puts them there and doctors get them out. As for down the road, I'm dreading it, too!
I have always addressed my now 11 year-old's questions in a very straightforward, matter-of-fact way. I have always been very honest with him and feel like because I have been answering these questions since he was really little (4 or so) it is much easier to talk to him now.
I have had two babies in the past 4 years so there were many questions asked along the way. I would just give it to him straight and usually he would say "that is so gross!" and I would just shrug it off and say, "it's just nature-all of this stuff happens to everyone"...
I think the sooner you start talking about this the easier it it. Less taboo, less stress, etc.
A good way to parent, I think. If we teach our children properly, than they ought not to go through that stage where the forbidden beckons...they'll already know in a straightforward, matter of fact way what things are.
That said, my problem now is deciding what words to use in describing the differences between my body and my son's.
Any advice?
