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Sex Talk with My 10 Year Old

Oh my! Of all the conversations to have with my daughter at 9:45 at night, this was not one I expected but when they ask one needs to be ready. My daughter is going through the developmental stage and is most uncomfortable about it. I feel really bad for her. She just doesn't want it to happen and doesn't have the choice. She is developing hair and breasts and body odor and discharge and she is only 10. I cursed her with early development and feel so bad that she has to deal with the uncertainties of growing up on top of divorce. I answered every question she had and they were more than I bargained for and open me told her more than she was ready for. I tried to comfort her in the knowledge that boys go through changes too and the only thing I could come up with was pubic hair, voice changes and wet dreams. Try back peddling out of that one. I couldn't and told her about masturbation and sex and had her in tears. My poor little girl! I am not cut out to be a mom! I am too open for my own good. I guess making up for what knowledge I received..."if you have sex, you get pregnant." Now, how do I do damage control on this one? My poor child and how do I tell her Dad and what will he say? Oh my, oh my, oh my! Me and my big mouth!

posted on Apr 10, 2008 11:34 PM ()

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Oh goodness... I'm sure that's the conversation every parent dreads. I'm sure there should be some books out there you can give her that answer her questions and make it less scary. I remember I avoided "the talk" with my mom like the plague.
comment by mellowdee on Apr 15, 2008 8:50 AM ()
I did the same with my son when he first asked. I pulled out a book I had, and explained in the correct names for the anatomy. Gave him more then he wanted, too. But in hindsight, better more then leave them guessing
My mom's talk to me (I started at age 9 also) she said "A man can zip up his zipper and walk away, a girl is left to carry the shame" how's that for cryptic. Took me many years to figure out her "koan"
She'll do fine, you're a good mom!
comment by anacoana on Apr 12, 2008 11:44 AM ()
Sorry, the above post was in response to janetk.
comment by hopefields on Apr 12, 2008 1:47 AM ()
We got a great book from the library that discusses the changes that girls go through. That's an excellent idea!
comment by hopefields on Apr 12, 2008 1:47 AM ()
You did the right thing by answering all of her questions. My daughter also developed very quickly and had to have the talk as well. It's so uncomfortable for those children that develop quickly and begin the changes at an early age. Hang in there, mom, you did ok.
comment by hopefields on Apr 12, 2008 1:46 AM ()
Ahhh come on - 10 and to have to have the "talk" - your scaring me! My mom was never a talker - I learned the hard way - from school! This is the stage that scares me - I am on my own! My son is older and I try to talk to him - but he is my baby! I guess this is something I really need to think about! And you can do it-I beleive in you!
comment by mytwoloves on Apr 11, 2008 7:48 PM ()
Maybe you could look into finding an age appropriate book for her? And be able to discretely give it to her and tell her that if she has questions about what's she read she can come to you? My mother was very, very open with my sister and I and while I was uncomfortable (obviously) at the time, I did end up thanking her for arming me with knowledge. I also developed at a young age...had my first period before the age of ten... and it's a hard road for anybody.
comment by janetk on Apr 11, 2008 3:54 PM ()
Learned it from my girlfriends also. Way back when I was pre-teen that was just not discussed. Stupid, but that's the way it was.
comment by gapeach on Apr 11, 2008 4:44 AM ()
Mine was old school too. No knowledge from her. It back from a friend who had found a book of her sister's. I will never forget; we were behind the church looking at pictures. I become so very ill! I couldn't tolerate men for a while after that, even dad! You might could go on line and get information for her. So many good pamphlets are available. I was ten when I "became a woman." Bummer!
comment by angiedw on Apr 11, 2008 2:02 AM ()
"if you have sex, you get pregnant."
My mother didn't even tell me that.
comment by nittineedles on Apr 10, 2008 11:56 PM ()

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