You know you’ve got to get down to it, but walking through a minefield seems easier.Neeti Jaychander tells you how to talk to your child about sex.
When 10-year-old Priya Mahadev* blurted out, “What’s an orgasm?” over dinner to her parents, there was an awkward silence—she was too young and her parents didn’t know if it was too soon to have ‘the talk’. After discussing it, they realised it was better that she received all the facts from them, rather than contorted versions from everyone else. Says her mother Rukmini*, “We sat her down the next day and explained how sex works, the pros and cons, what’s legal and what’s not. She didn’t understand all of it, but at least she knows the doors to a discussion are open if she wants to clarify anything and, for now, that’s enough.” Taking a cue from Rukmini and her husband Mahadev*, here’s what you need to keep in mind while having the sex talk with your child.
START EARLY
Most parents are surprised at how soonthey need to have that talk. Psychologist Manjula MK says, “With access to technology and information at their fingertips, children today are smart. They also rely heavily on their peer group for information, which is often distorted. You don’t have to go the whole hog, but at least introduce them to the concept of puberty (since they’re reaching puberty much earlier these days!) and give them a basic understanding of the male and female reproductive system. A talk on the finer nuances of sex and its repercussions can follow later, but for starters, just give them information to allay their curiosity—they’re not going to believe the stork story any longer.”
Bu hikaye Femina dergisinin March 26 2017 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye Femina dergisinin March 26 2017 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
THE GOODNESS OF GHEE
What: The Pure Cow Ghee range for babies with sensitive skin from Himalaya Babycare
Hello Hyderabad!
The Kaftan Company makes its debut in Hyderabad with a physical store
A COSMIC CULINARY JOURNEY
Located in the vibrant heart of Kolkata, That Place Bowl & Bar aims to be something out of the ordinary
BIG ON THE SCREEN
Writer-director INDIRA DHAR is no newcomer to international film festivals, but a standing ovation at Cannes for her latest film was an unforgettable experience. She talks to Shraddha Kamdar about the inspiration, her love for films and more
COMMAND RESPECT EFFORTLESSLY
Try these strategies if you hate not being taken seriously.
FIND CALM IN CHAOS
Deal with difficult situations using the principles of stoicism.
GREENER IN THE CUP
Samiksha Bhowmik details why a cup of matcha needs to be part of your diet
THE BEST OF TWO VIBRANT WORLDS
LYLA, in Mumbai's BKC, seamlessly blends Central American vibrancy with Californian flair
A Melange Of the Middle East & Indian Spices
Bringing contemporary twists to tradition, MERCHANT & ME is a youthful urban space for cuisine and cocktails in Pune
10 REASONS WHY SEYCHELLES COULD BE YOUR DREAM DESTINATION
Seychelles hits all the high notes on the romance roster whether you're on honeymoon or a love break.