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One sight of a pregnant woman or baby usually makes children want to know about pregnancy and childbirth. Hearing the question "Where do children come from?" Fortunately, you can talk about such things with the example of birds and bees, thus satisfying children's curiosity. Use these tips to learn how to explain where babies come from.

Steps

1. 1 Find out exactly what your child is interested in. Questions about pregnancy most often do not require a detailed description of the structure of the female and male reproductive organs, as well as the process of childbirth, especially if your baby is still too young. To ensure that the answers are consistent with what the child wants to know, evaluate his intentions before proceeding with the explanations.
   • Answer the question with a question. For example, the phrase "Where do children come from?" you can answer "Where do you think they come from?"
   • It is necessary to understand what information the child already has and what exactly he wants to know. For example, if he says "I think children are coming down from heaven", then he just needs confirmation or refutation of this statement. On the other hand, if the answer is “My friend said that a man and a woman are making a child,” then a more detailed description of the process will be required.
   • Clarify exactly what answers your child needs about pregnancy. For example, before starting a conversation, say, "Are you asking how a man and a woman make children?"
2. 2 Find out how deep your child's knowledge of sexuality is. Then you will not be amazed at how much (or little) your child knows about birds and bees. For example, at the age of 3 to 4 years, children already have an idea of ​​their own genitals, as well as how men and women differ.
3. 3 Pregnancy answers must be age appropriate. Despite the fact that all children grow up in different ways, you can first use general leading questions about pregnancy and childbirth, and then, in accordance with the answers, proceed to the explanations.
   • Toddlers usually need simplified answers rather than detailed descriptions. For example, if a three-year-old asks the question, "Where do babies come from?", The answer might be that the doctor is bothering them. Perhaps this information will be quite enough for such a baby.
   • Schoolchildren will demand a more detailed answer. Always start with a simplified explanation and work your way up to more complex details. For example, you might say that a man and a woman connect and make a child. Wait for the next question, and then proceed to describe the mechanisms of fertilization.
4. 4 Evaluate if the child received the answers he / she wants. The best way to know that your explanations are maturity and knowledge level is to follow his reaction. If your offspring giggles, grimaces, or turns away, chances are you provided too much information. If the baby nods understandingly and looks at you with interest, then you can safely go into details.

Tips

• Use scientific names for genitals. In this way, unnecessary taboos on organs and their functions can be avoided.
• Conduct a conversation about birds and bees in a simple and prosaic manner. So the child will feel comfortable asking questions and gaining new knowledge.
• Anatomically correct dolls are great for learning basic information about body structure. They will help your toddler to openly ask about biological functions.

Warnings

• Remember that reproduction is an integral part of life. If you treat this topic with disgust, the child will look for information in less reliable sources.
• Avoid false information, such as "the stork brings babies," because such responses will create an atmosphere of distrust that is detrimental to productive communication.