Parenting

Log Out | Lost Password? | Topics | Search Contact | Register | My Profile | SO home | MOL home

Thread Originator Last Poster Posts Pages Last Post   Closed: New threads not accepted on this page

Author Message   Carrie Avery Citizen Username: Carrie33 Post Number: 165 Registered: 1-2005 Posted on Saturday, March 5, 2005 - 9:08 am:        I like the idea 'meandtheboys" had: "Parenting" Perhaps we could share ideas, stories, insights,advice, comments, etc. amongst those who have children? For one: What do you do when your son says: "Mom,How did your tummy get so big?" ( since I am due in June,and he is 11 yrs old) I simply responded with: "This is where you came from, let's wait till your dad comes back and we could talk about it" Yes, perhaps cowardly, but I think both parents should be in the room when you talk "reproduction", what do you think?   Meandtheboys Citizen Username: Meandtheboys Post Number: 275 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Saturday, March 5, 2005 - 10:04 am:        Carrie: Not that I'm any expert, but I find the best policy is to answer the question that was asked. "How did your tummy get so big:" There's a baby growing inside and he/she/it is getting big. I don't necessarily believe it was a "reproduction" question. Keep is simple. The harder questions will come. Don't jump the gun.   Carrie Avery Citizen Username: Carrie33 Post Number: 166 Registered: 1-2005 Posted on Saturday, March 5, 2005 - 10:26 am:        Thanks, that is good advice. My son is the oldest, and thus, the one I have been learning through. When my daughter gets to the tough questions I will be well prepared., I hope.   sac Supporter Username: Sac Post Number: 1883 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Sunday, March 6, 2005 - 7:53 am:        I think that it is hard enough to catch the "teachable moments" on topics like this, so either parent better be prepared to respond when these opportunities present themselves. If you wait until both parents can be there, it just won't happen most of the time.   Carrie Avery Citizen Username: Carrie33 Post Number: 171 Registered: 1-2005 Posted on Sunday, March 6, 2005 - 9:09 am:        Yes, this is the ideal. It is also wise, I think, to have your stories straight before answering a childs hard question. If my son is told something by me, and then later, asks his father, it would be nice if we had the same answer.