Boys and girls may react differently, probably because of the different social messages they receive. If you have children at different stages, remember that they can also understand each other better by understanding the stages of sexual development. Even though you have information about the stages of sexual development, you may meet with some resistance when discussing sex with your children. Don't let this resistance discourage you. At this age children begin exploring their world.
Sex is a part of that world.
They learn that touching feels good and begin to explore their bodies. Children receive non-verbal messages about sex in particular. They begin to understand the differences between the sex and learn sex roles. Many will want privacy toward the end of this stage. At this stage children are curious, accepting, and straightforward when it comes to sex.