When should I talk to my children about sex? What should I tell them? If I tell my kids too much what will other people think? If I tell them too much will they begin having sex at an early age? If these and other questions have crossed your mind you are not alone. Parents wonder when and how talk to their children about sex; they worry about telling too much or too little.

Children need to learn about sex and sexuality from birth - just like they need to learn everything else about being human. Sexuality is the only part of being human we choose not to teach our children.

If you haven't started yet, it's not too late. This article provides information on talking to children of all ages about sex and sexuality. So go ahead, start today. The more your children know the less vulnerable to abuse they will be.

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