"How Do I Talk to My Kids About the Birds and the Bees?" (Special Podcast Highlight)
The Patrick Madrid Show
Relevant Radio
4.8 • 587 Ratings
🗓️ 11 April 2024
⏱️ 15 minutes
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Summary
Let's dive into a conversation that many Catholic parents ponder over: "When and how do I have THE talk with my kids?" Patrick Madrid received a question from a concerned mom, Sandra, who was wrestling with this very question. Sandra and her husband have two boys, aged 9 and 11, and they're at a crossroads about who should lead this delicate discussion and when.
Patrick's advice? Go for it, but with a strategy!
Father Knows Best? Yes, says Patrick. He leans towards the idea that dads should initially take the helm, when it comes to their sons. The magic age? Eleven seems to be the sweet spot, considering the societal influences kids are exposed to today. Why dads? It's about creating a comfortable space for questions and understanding, minus any awkwardness.
Moms, You're Up for Daughters: Patrick shared how, in his own family with 11 kids, he chatted with his sons, while his wife chatted with their daughters.
The Walk-and-Talk Method: Ever considered a heart-to-heart in a cemetery? Sounds gothic, but Patrick found this serene setting perfect for "the talk." Why? No distractions, just peace, making it easier to chat about becoming a man, the changes to expect, and the birds and the bees, all wrapped up in a message of love, growth, and the beauty of life's cycles.
Keep It Light, Keep It Right: The discussion doesn't have to be a somber affair. Infusing humor and keeping a light-hearted tone can help ease any tension. Remember, it's about opening a dialogue that continues as your child grows, ensuring they know they can always come to you with questions or concerns.
School Talks & Peer Chatter: Patrick emphasizes the importance of parents taking the lead before schools or friends do. Misinformation is rampant, and a guided, loving conversation from a parent can set the right foundation for understanding sexuality in the context of love, marriage, and procreation.
TL;DR: Patrick champions a thoughtful approach to discussing sexuality with children, aiming for an atmosphere of openness and trust. The goal? Equip kids with knowledge, grounded in faith and family values, ready to navigate the world informed, confident, and connected to their parents.
Your Turn! When did you have "the talk" with your kids, or how do you plan to approach it?
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Here's a note that comes in from Sandra. Now, this is not going to be a topic for children. |
| 0:07.9 | For obvious reasons, when I say this, you'll understand why. So, parents, if you have children |
| 0:13.7 | and present listening right now in Houston, California, or Traverse City, Michigan, or some other |
| 0:18.1 | place where I know there's a whole bunch of kids listening. |
| 0:24.1 | Just turn the radio down for a few minutes, not too many. |
| 0:26.5 | And if necessary, shoot them in the other room. |
| 0:28.2 | Let them play with Plato or something like that. |
| 0:30.2 | So fair warning, ready, steady, go. |
| 0:30.5 | Okay. |
| 0:35.3 | So this note comes in from Sandra, says, I need your advice. |
| 0:39.6 | How, and at what age did you and your wife initiate the topic of sexuality, specifically regarding procreation and marriage with each of your children? |
| 0:45.7 | Our boys are 9 and 11. Do you recommend my husband take the reins on this? Or should both of us |
| 0:50.5 | be present? Personally, I don't see it as a problem if i being a woman speak to them about |
| 0:55.1 | this topic my husband tells me it's far better that he as a man father have this conversation with |
| 1:00.9 | them what do you think great question sandra i'm happy to answer it for you so i'll take it in reverse |
| 1:06.8 | order i agree with your husband and i think he's wise to want to have this conversation |
| 1:12.7 | with the boys, at least initially, and not with the nine-year-old. I'll come back to that issue. |
| 1:17.9 | 11, yeah, I think that's, unfortunately, right around the age where it's necessary to have the talk. |
| 1:25.4 | Nine-year-olds, not so much. I wish that it were not so young, but just in society that we live in right now. |
| 1:33.5 | And if they're in public school, they've certainly been faced with this. |
| 1:40.3 | Certainly the 11-year-old has. |
| 1:42.5 | And even if they're in Catholic school, you know, |
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