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In past generations, kids were lucky if their parents had “the talk” with them, a talk parents might have referred to as being about “the birds and the bees,” that cute euphemism for sex. A talk like that was certainly better than not having a talk at all, but it is not the best approach. Kids do better with an ongoing and open dialog.

Although you may enjoy teaching your kids lessons about their environment and scholastic subjects, teaching them about sex can have you sweating bullets. As a parent, you can share your values and knowledge on this touchy subject, without causing them to freak out and run for cover. Like various other subjects, sex education begins at an early age and continues as they grow and mature. Encourage openness and trust by approaching this subject with confidence and understanding.

Talking to your children about sex is a parental responsibility that calls for proper timing and good judgment. Regardless of whether your parents had “the talk” with you, your children will ask questions and you need to be prepared to answer them, according to”JSOnline,” the online edition of the “Journal Sentinel” newspaper in Milwaukee, Wisc. While it is important to answer your child’s questions honestly, and with age appropriateness, it can feel like walking through a mine field. Understanding how to talk with your children about sex can help make the situation more comfortable for everyone involved.