Respect children's privacy and teach children to respect others' privacy. When children are old enough to bathe alone, toilet alone, and dress themselves alone, they should be allowed to do so if they desire. Parents should respect their children's need for privacy. At the same time, parents should teach their children to respect their privacy, too. Answer children's questions about sex directly and honestly.
Children can often sense when their questions are being evaded or when they are being told untruths.
Children who are told untruths by their parents will very likely begin to feel that their parents are not to be trusted. They may also be led to believe that sex is something mysterious and scary, and not to be discussed openly. Also, children are more likely to be open and honest with parents who are open and honest with them. Don't ignore or brush off children's questions about sex. Parents should make an effort to answer their children's questions about sex, even if they feel uncomfortable.