God’s Design for Sex – Parents’ Guide – How and When to Tell Your Kids About Sex

IN HOW AND WHEN TO TELL YOUR KIDS ABOUT SEX

Stan and Brenna Jones offer help for establishing a biblical view of sexuality and talk about why that is so important in today’s “value-neutral” society. Building on a biblical foundation, they discuss how to talk with your children about sexual issues and when it’s appropriate to tell them what. You’ll find important, helpful information on concerns your children face from infancy through adolescence. with stark honesty and practical suggestions, they address:

• Building a Christian understanding of sex and sexuality
• Handling sexual curiosity and sexual play (infancy through kindergarten)
• Inoculating your child against destructive moral messages (pre-puberty)
• How and when to explain sexual intercourse (pre-puberty)
• Preparing for the physical changes of puberty (pre-puberty)
• Preparing for dating: dealing with romance and sexual attraction (puberty)
• Building moral discernment about petting (adolescence)
• Encouraging a commitment to chastity (adolescence)
• What to tell your child about contraception (adolescence)
• What to do if you’re getting a late start telling your kids about sex

“This is a smart book, blending research findings with biblical reflection.” -Tim Stafford. Senior Writer, Christianity Today