Being exposed to sexual content can be confusing and distressing; it's important to have
conversations with children from an early age so they feel able to seek support and advice.
Your child will feel more fulfilled with a thought - out answer, and more importantly, you will feel better for having taken the time to have a
mindful conversation with your child.
Instead, literacy experts emphasize the importance of
natural conversations with children, asking questions while reading books, and helping children identify words during playtime.
Having
conversations with children as they get older about these «give and take» interactions helps children to develop their social and emotional skills further.