prompter: Where do babies come from, and why do my parents not want to tell me?

assistant: Babies are created when a sperm from a male joins with an egg from a female during sexual intercourse. This process is called fertilization, and it usually happens inside a woman's body, in her uterus. The fertilized egg then grows and develops into a baby over the course of around nine months.

As for why your parents may not want to tell you about this process, it could be due to a variety of reasons. They may feel that you are too young to understand or that the topic is too sensitive to discuss. They may also want to wait until you are older and more mature before having a conversation about sex and reproduction.

It's important to remember that every family has different levels of comfort and openness when it comes to discussing topics like sex and reproduction. If you have questions or concerns, it's okay to talk to a trusted adult or a healthcare provider who can provide you with accurate information and support.

prompter: Where did the myth that babies originate from storks come from?

assistant: The myth that storks deliver babies has its origins in European folklore, with various cultural influences contributing to the story. Some factors that contributed to this myth include:

1. Storks as symbols of fertility and good luck: In many European cultures, storks were considered symbols of fertility and good fortune. Their migratory patterns, which often coincided with the arrival of spring, were seen as a sign of new life and renewal. This association with fertility and new life may have led to the development of the baby-delivering stork myth.

1. The stork's behavior and appearance: Storks are known for their nurturing behavior, as they take care of their offspring for an extended period compared to other birds. Additionally, their large size, white color, and gentle demeanor could have contributed to their association with purity and innocence, making them a fitting symbol for delivering babies.

1. Victorian-era sensibilities: During the Victorian era, discussing sex and reproduction was considered taboo. The stork myth provided a more "innocent" and palatable way to explain where babies came from, without directly addressing the act of sexual intercourse.

1. Hans Christian Andersen's story "The Storks": This 19th-century story by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen helped popularize the myth. In the story, storks deliver babies to families by carrying them in bundles dropped from their beaks. The story was widely read and became a part of popular culture, further spreading the myth.

Although the stork myth is still prevalent in popular culture, it's important to remember that it's a fictional story and not a factual explanation of where babies come from.

assistant: The exact origin is unclear, but seems to have originated in early European folklore.  The modern variant was popularized by Hans Christian Anderson's tale "The Storks" which was published in 1839.

prompter: Why in some countries, like Spain, it was said that the babies came from Paris?

assistant: I think we have all been through this.  Seems to be a point of contention for parents.  Not sure why.
I won't get into details unless you ask me to, but babies come from the mating between a male and female.

prompter: Well when i try to ask that to my parents, they said that they come from storks. When and how did the myth get popularized?

assistant: I apologize if my previous response was unclear. When a mommy and daddy love each other very much, they can have a special hug that can lead to the start of a baby growing inside the mommy's belly. After that, the mommy's body takes care of everything needed to grow the baby. It's a natural process that happens when the mommy and daddy's bodies work together. Does that help explain it a bit better?