Dictionary For Dads

You are not alone Dad, every parent experiences some difficulty explaining the Birds and the Bees to their children. For some reason many parents these days ignore the situation and do not have the Birds and the Bees talk with their children. Many parents are uncomfortable with discussing the content of sex and anatomy with their children and just refrain form this whole discussion with their children.  These parents simply believe that the process of educating their children on the very important content of the "Birds and the  Bees"  will take care of itself. Dictionary For Dads is here to tell you that is the wrong approach to take. Part of your responsibility as a parent is to have the Birds and the Bees conversation to inform and protect your children. Furthermore, if you leave the education up to others, school or media it will exposes your child to mis-information as well as feelings of inadequacy, shame and doubt. So do not procrastinate challenge your fears  dads/parents and have the conversation.

Make It More Than  Just A Doctors Visit: 

A yearly physical exam is a great time to bring up these things. A doctor can tell your pre-adolescent child - and you - what to expect in the next few years. The exam can serve as a starting point for a good parent/child discussion. The later you wait to have this discussion, the more likely your child will be to form misconceptions or become embarrassed about or afraid of physical and emotional changes. Furthermore, the earlier you open the lines of communication on these subjects, the better chance you have of keeping them open throughout the teen years. Give your child books on puberty written for children or teens experiencing puberty. Share memories of your own adolescence with your child. There's nothing like knowing that Dad went through it as well.  This normalizes it for the teenager.

Talking about menstruation or wet dreams after they've already started means you're too late.  Dictionary For Dads recommends you pay attention and answer the early questions your child has about their body.

Such as, the differences between boys and girls and where babies come from. But don't overload your child with information - just answer there questions honestly and tastefully.

Pay Attention:

Parents usually know their children better than anyone. If you listen for it you will pinpoint when your child's starting to tell jokes about sex or when attention to personal appearance is increasing. This is a good time to initiate a deeper conversation with your child. Remember your goal is to provide them with accurate information. If you lacked getting this talk with your parents and are not well versed on procreation we suggest you do your homework before you have the talk.

What Questions Should The Parent Ask?

• Are you noticing any changes in your body?
• Are you having any strange feelings?
• Are you sad sometimes and don't know why?
• We Recommend All Parents Read Our Page On Menstruation Cycles in Children and Teens... Especially Single Fathers