Questions Kids Ask about Sex: Honest Answers for Every Age

by J. Thomas Fitch (Editor), The Medical Institute for Sexual Health

Unlike any other book on the market, Questions Kids Ask about Sex offers a biblical and comprehensive approach to sexuality. Melissa R. Cox, co-creator of the bestselling Focus on the Family Complete Book of Baby and Child Care , has collaborated with The Medical Institute for Sexual Health to deliver age-appropriate, thoughtful responses to the most flabbergasting questions kids ask about sexual identity, issues, and practices. Tested by educators, physicians, and parents across the country, this resource also offers helpful sidebars, straightforward advice, and empowering affirmation. This is the ideal guide to developing the open, respectful, and effective conversation kids need and want.

320 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2007

Reviews

[Tanya · Rating 3 out of 5]

The message of the book was consistent throughout, but the words used to explain it changed based on the child's developmental and emotional level, which is helpful. The questions became so much more specific and challenging to answer as the children were older, but I feel like there are helpful dialogs that will make it less difficult.

The message that the greatest gifts parents can give are, "attention, affection, and affirmation" on a daily basis is repeated frequently for both mother and father. The book emphasizes love of self, i.e., that a girl would love herself and know she is a valuable person regardless of her talents or beauty. Some relationships can rob her of her self-confidence because they are inappropriate or dangerous. Waiting to be in a marriage relationship before having sex can be one of the most helpful ways of maintaining self-esteem. We have to help boys and girls master the art of developing healthy emotional relationships without falling into the trap of settling for meaningless physical ones first.

Building character is fundamental to a healthy self-esteem. We can build it by:
*being intentional about modeling character traits
*showing humility by admitting whey you blew it and should have acted differently
*applauding your child when (s)he demonstrates good character by her/his words or actions
*using your child's failure to be a person of character as a teachable moment, allowing another chance, rather than punishing
*looking for examples in the media that show positive character traits for your child

Character traits to develop
-honesty
-kindness
-respect
-determination
-order/cleanliness
-responsibility
-loyalty
-courage
-self-discipline
-sexual purity
-unselfishness/love