Sexuality-related topics are generally avoided and preferred not to be talked about, but it is very natural for the child to be curious about gender-related issues and ask questions.
Rather than waiting for children to ask questions, you can explain sexuality to your child in an age-appropriate way by creating an appropriate environment. If he does not ask questions, this does not mean that he does not know, your child may be shy or cannot predict your reaction. It should be approached with moderation.
Parents may encounter the first questions when their children are 3-4 years old
-how is a baby formed?
-why are boys and girls different?
-how was I born?
Be careful not to give sarcastic, condescending or evasive answers to these questions.
Try to focus on what your child wants to understand and learn.
If he knows that you are giving evasive answers and cannot learn the truth from you, the child may tend to get information from wrong sources.
Remember that you are the first source from which your child should learn about sexuality.
The responsibility of sexuality cannot be delegated to others.
Answers should be answered according to the child's age and developmental period, the child's curiosity should be satisfied, but the child should not be confused.
Generally, the best answer about gender is best. The dialogue is established between the mother and the daughter, the father and the son, but it would be more appropriate for the parent to answer the question to whichever parent the child asks. Let me explain it in a way you can understand. “I will announce it as soon as possible.” You can get information about the subject by saying.
Sexual organs should be taught as "vagina", "penis", "testis", not with various names.
Answers to the questions asked such as "storks brought you" "we found you from the hospital". It should not be ignored.
If you leave your child's questions unanswered or ignore them, you may cause him/her to think that sexuality is wrong and something to feel guilty about.
With sexual education, the child learns gender perception and respecting both his own and others' bodies.
In addition, a child who receives correct sexual education knows his body and fulfills his responsibilities.
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