The Greta Eskridge Podcast

April 23, 2024

We have a good story to tell! Talking to your kids about sex –with Megan Michelson

This is the 4th episode in a month long series on Parenting in the Digital Age and Protecting Our Kids from Porn. In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Megan Michelson, of Birds and Bees. Birds and Bees exists to equip and empower parents to have healthy and comfortable conversations with their kids about sex.  

In this episode, Megan and I discuss how things could be so different if parents knew how to talk to their kids about sex in this healthy way. 

Here are some key takeaways from our conversation: 

*We don’t have to be afraid of these conversations–2 Timothy 1:7 “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 

*Remember, the story of sex is good news! 

*The world wants to shout out a bad story, but we have a good story to tell! 

*We need to talk to our kids pornography just like we speak to them about every other danger in their life: be careful crossing the street, touching the stove etc. 

*Your kids need to know they can ask you anything instead of googling it. 

*This is the number one safe search tip! Be their google! 

*For kids under 10: 

*Kids have a God given curiosity about sexual things and that is not a bad thing. 

*Use anatomically correct words for body parts. These are not bad words and these are not bad parts! 

*Answer tough questions like this: “That is a great question and I am so glad you asked that.” 

*For kids 11+ 

*Be direct and have honest and open conversations. 

*Bring up these topics and stories at the dinner table. Discuss as a family. 

*Be a safe landing spot for them even if you are uncomfortable. 

*The Lord has equipped you for the children you have! 

 

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