If your child hasn't asked questions about sex or his or her body by age 5 or 6, you should start a conversation about the differences between boys and girls. Include information on where babies come from. Chances are, if your child isn't asking you questions, he or she is getting information from somewhere else or doesn't feel comfortable asking you about sex. It's up to you to find a way to talk about sex comfortably. Prepare yourself by thinking about what you want to say.
Books can also help.
Some even suggest words you can use. Rehearsing with a friend or partner can help ease the way. For ideas, see the list at the end of this brochure. It's important for dads as well as moms to teach their children about sex and about their family values. Children get lot of information, and misinformation, from television, movies, and from other children.