I bought my son this book: "What's Going on Down There?: Answers to Questions Boys Find Hard to Ask "(Paperback) by Karen Gravelle (Author), Nick Castro (Author), Chava Castro (Author), Robert Leighton (Author), Walker & Co (Author).(go to Amazon to read up on it) I have always told my son 'like it is' and he has always been open with me. I bought this book for him, showed it to him and then put it on his dresser and said whenever you feel the need to look at it,go right ahead. If you have any questions,ask. I also have talked extensively about how kids act & think(I remember being one),I showed him a rubber and said it is a MUST when you love someone....and so on.I did this when he was 10. He is nwo 13.
You might try your local library for books with diagrams and what not on a kid friendly level. Also, you might inquire within your community about organizations like planned parenthood or area health organizations that go to schools and such and give presentations. They might have some literature that could help you out. Also, you might try your local health department. You could also ask the school nurse if he/she has any literature or can recommend something. As for the spiritual emphasis, that really depends on what your view of God's will on human sexuality is. My advice would be to use what you can find reguarding anatomy and physiology and then get out your Bible and look up some passages to go over with your son and explain your family and doctrinal views.
My son is nearly 11 now. I want to have that talk with him. Not that I don't think he knows about sex already due to school, friends, etc., but I want it to come from me. I'm looking for a website or a book which can guide me on how to exlain it to him all while incorporating God and his will regarding human sexuality. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
