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Age-appropriate Topics
The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that as a parent you should: |
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18 months
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Teach your child the proper names for body parts. |
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3-5 years
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Teach your child about private parts of the body and how to say no to sexual advances. Give straightforward answers about sex. |
5-8 years
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Discuss safety away from home and the difference between good touch and bad touch. Encourage your child to talk about scary experiences. |
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8-12 years
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Stress personal safety. Start to discuss rules of sexual conduct that are accepted by the family. |
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13-18 years
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Continue to stress personal safety. Discuss rape, date rape, sexually transmitted diseases, and unintended pregnancy. |
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