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I'd state that the "proper age" is really not solely predicated on AGE. Having ongoing dialogue with your child at ALL ages will encourage your child in not being shy in asking questions and provides an opportunity for the parent(s) to "gauge" responses by opening up the door to see if a given subject is something their child is comftable and open to discuss. Make an assessment without prying or being pushy. The key to it, I think, is, again, having CONTINUAL dialogue with your children. Not a "one time" dialogue that may ultimately confuse them--or they clam up. I have extended family and some of the parents have asked me to "sit in" when they felt that it was time to have that little chat. Above all, be honest with your children.
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