how do i explain names of our body
@emekus4eyes (129)
Lagos, Nigeria
February 7, 2007 9:44am CST
I have a very youg friend of mine. I have been teaching him a leason on the parts of a human body. I have done every other part except the private arreas. I do not know how to go about explaining them to him. My problem is that he had seen his sister nude before and puberty sounds serious to him.
3 responses
@sylviekitty (2083)
• United States
7 Feb 07
First, I would want to know how you are related to this child. You said "young friend". Where are this child's parents or legal guardians, and why are they not explaining this to this boy? I am assuming by your avatar you are a male. Forgive me if that's not correct? If I found out a male friend was trying to explain the names of private body parts to my son, I would be very upset. That is the job of a parent or legal guardian.
Secondly, assuming you have the OK to tell/explain this type of thing to THIS boy, you shouldn't act like it's a big deal. Yes, the words go to private parts of the body. But the more you sound like you're uncomfortable, the more it's going to seem like an uncomfortable thing for the child. Simply name them what they are actually called. That is the best way. Don't make up silly names, as you're only going to confuse him. If he looks up to you, be honest and give him the appropriate names for them.
@mrsturner (518)
• Canada
7 Feb 07
I'm glad you were as concerned about the relationship as I was. If anyone except my husband or I told my children names for private parts I'd be calling the police. If he has the right to educate this child I agree - proper names for body parts make things less exotic and more matter-of-fact.
@lucy121 (36)
• Nigeria
12 Feb 07
Why did you start in the first place. Have you ever heard this saying don't start what you can not finish?
