Reply #59: I started telling my daughter the facts of life when she was THREE

[Bouncy Ball]

and asked where she came from! Of course you keep it simple, only answer the question they asked, and make it age-appropriate, but talking to your kids about sex isn't a one time only kind of thing, it's a continual process.

She's now in fourth grade, and knows a hell of a lot more than I did in fourth grade. Forewarned is forearmed. No one can ever give her misinformation, because I have armed her with correct information. (BTW, she doesn't know EVERYTHING yet. There are some things she hasn't asked about or has no need to know at this point. But we are very honest with her and have always encouraged her to talk to us, ask us questions, and she does.)