I keep giving shorter answers when my child asks about their body
When my child asks about their body, I sometimes freeze and end up saying, “That’s just how it is.” Sexual health education starts with giving short, clear…
Scenes
- “How are babies made?” — On a rainy day, when your child asks about their body by the window, it can be hard to know how much to explain.
- Why It’s Hard to Answer — When your explanation comes before your child’s question, it can be even harder to know what to say.
- Start with What They Asked — Sexual health information is easier to understand when you answer briefly and clearly, based on what your child asked.
- Try Answering in One Sentence — If your child asks again tonight, briefly ask what they want to know, then answer.
- You Can Hear the Next Question When It Comes — You don’t have to explain everything at once. Answer each follow-up as it comes.
Stories by Haeon
- Haeon
- After the funeral, I find it hard to bring up contraception and testing.
- When someone reaches out after a long time, it’s hard to make plans based on silence alone.
- I fold away my hopes while waiting for a reply
- I keep putting off talking to my parents about my body every Sunday night.
- Sunday night, my feelings get tangled only after we’ve been close
- Someone I haven’t heard from in ages got in touch. Is it okay to bring up contraception first?
- It was my day off, but I said yes again.
- A group chat notification interrupts her.