What did you tell your child when he/she asked you "where do babies come from?" My kids were in their preteen years when I first got that question from them. I wasn't sure what to say at first, I was shocked to be getting this question so soon. I knew that this day was coming and I did not plan on what to say.
The Stork Is Coming Or Not!?
Many people tell their children that the stork brings the baby and deliver he/her to the parents. I on the other hand felt silly about saying that a bird flew and deliver a baby like a package. I am totally not judging anyone who choose to teach their children about the stork, to each is own. If that works for you then two thumbs up for you, I am glad that you found what works for you. I on the other hand decided to take a different approach. When my kids popped the question I tried my best to answer with as little detail as possible. I was not ready to have "the birds and the bees" conversation yet and so I tip toe my way around it. Here is what I told my kids, I told them that babies are a blessing and they come from heaven. Furthermore, God put the baby in the the mommy's tummy. After I was done explaining where babies come from I waited for their reaction. I was relieved when they said "ok" just like that I was out of the hot seat. Thank God that there were no further questions because I had no follow up. The sex discussion I'll save for the next time, that was interesting to say the least.
I am interested to hear your stories about how you talk to your kids about where babies come from. Comment below and let me know your thoughts.
2 comments:
Ok, so I think this answer can be explained differently for boy and girls. I think female children ask more questions than male children at specific ages. I knew at a young age where babies came from and thought that if I had children to ask me this difficult question that I would say exactly what you stated to your kids. Additionally, females twnd to ask follow up questions so I'm glad you didn't get that. I on the other hand was not that lucky when it came to my daughter....my son, ran off after saying "so we come from GOD then, ok". My daughter asked, "so why do we have a daddy, how did he become our dad, and do babies get cut, or do they come from your but or vagina?" 😆 I tend to be more forthcoming with her to give a better understanding of how the body works because she says she's going to be a doctor and need to know these things. 😆 NOW she wants to know how such a big person can come out of such a small part of the body.
Bodine, I agree with you girls tend to ask more questions and be very curious. I have one of each and that is also the case with my kids. I like to be honest while withholding certain information that I feel that they are not ready for. It's great that you are open and honest with your children. I take this approach as well, I am always open and honest with them. I also tell my kids that if they hear a word that that they do not understand they can ask me without fear of getting in trouble. Can you just imagine the words I have heard over the years, it's been very interesting. Kids are curious and they know and hear more than we know. Being open is the key. Thank you for sharing your story.
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