When you talk with your kids about sex matters. How you do it is just as important.
In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by renowned family expert Jim Burns, founder of HomeWord, to pinpoint when the right time is to bring up the topic of sex with your kids and how to handle such a touchy subject. We get it. This can be intimidating for dads, but conversations about sex must be handled well.
We know this can be uncomfortable, but if we don’t tackle this topic with our children someone else surely will. You may not like what they teach your kid! As Ted and Jim discuss, it’s important for dads to take the lead in this area.
Why This Matters
There are many competing voices trying to influence our children about sexual topics. Dads need to prepare for this and teach kids about sex with their family values in mind.
Timing and Approach: The discussion focuses on finding the appropriate age and approach for these conversations, tailored to each child's individual development and maturity level.
Building Trust and Relationships: The episode stresses the importance of building a strong parent-child relationship based on trust and open communication as the foundation for healthy discussions about sex.
Important Episode Timestamps
· (00:00 - 02:15) Introduction & Guest Speaker Dr. Jim Burns
· (02:15 - 04:18) Meet Dr. Jim Burns: A Passion for Family & Parenting
· (04:18 - 05:11) Big Question: How & When Do I Talk to My Kid About Sex?
· (05:11 - 07:52) Why Parents Struggle to Talk About Sex
· (07:52 - 11:59) The Right Age to Start the Conversation
· (11:59 - 14:10) The Influence of Culture & Social Media on Kids’ Views on Sex
· (14:10 - 18:00) Dads as Safe Spaces: Encouraging Open Conversations
· (18:00 - 21:02) Addressing Pornography & Sexual Curiosity in Kids
· (21:02 - 24:37) Practical Strategies for Having ‘The Talk’
· (24:37 - 27:48) Pro Move of the Week: Ask This Simple Question
APD Pro Move:
Ask your kids, "What do you think about ______?" with no planned response.
"Kids want your wisdom, not your lecture." – Jim Burns
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