"The" Talk...

So, I'm sure many of you have kids that are a little older and many that have younger ones. I've been thinking for a while about having the talk about sex and open the line of communication with my oldest son. Last night, there was a good opportunity, so I took it. My wife and I both talked to him, and we feel like it went well. I'm curious about what type of things you have included in the talk or what things you plan to if you haven't done it yet.

I spent time asking some open ended question with him about what he thought sex was. I also asked him what he thought the purpose was and what it means. I told him how it works (mechanics), and what the potential outcome could be. I also made sure he understood that anything he wanted to talk about or had questions about, he can always come to me.

Like I said, I think it went well and was one of those parenting moments that will leave a lasting impression...probably on him as much as me.

I remember "the talk" with my oldest when he was around 12 years old. We had a great book that my wife had gotten, which helped start the talk. One thing I'll never forget is when we asked him what he knew about sex, his answer was " you know, like boobs and stuff". We then asked him where he learned it, he said "from Anthony", his best buddy who happened to have an older brother. Go figure.

Morfoot wrote: Any other Dad's with Daughter's crossed this one?

Tim,
17 & 14 girlies here!
PULLING MY HAIR OUT!
Here's a tip -
My wife and became licensed foster parents last year.
We're now on our 2nd baby.
Came to us at 3 weeks old. Now almost 5 mo.'s.(First one was with us from 3 mo.'s to 6 mo.'s.)
BEST BIRTH CONTROL EVER FOR THE GIRLS!

Dave,

I liked that aspect too. I think I'll add that to subsequent talks when he shows more of an interest in a particular girl.

Steve,

What is the name of the book.

So, eric, you're concerned about your son but not your daughter as far as the gadar is concerned? ;-)

I remember a comedian, he said it pretty good about the first time he MB'd, it took him a while to figure it out and when he reached the top of the mountain it scared the sht out of him...he said you know, i was back in the bathroom 10 minutes later doing it again,
I think in cases like this nature will fill in the gaps

Wile I generally include parenting with politics and religion on things to not discuss....

I think the most important thing is to be honest when it comes up. Preferably earlier than later for this topic. Kids develop younger now, and then there is the internet, cable (hell, even regular TV) their stupid cell phones, sexting, etc.   

Don't get caught late. Times aren't like they were when we were kids.