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Summary: Makes the very awkward almost comfortable
Review: Drs Richardson and Schuster lead any parent through the situations and importance of talking with kids about sex, early and honestly. It's filled with sidebar-type information on specific, new issues like children and IM, how to use the female and male condom, and ways to help your son or daughter tell their boyfriend or girlfriend "no" if they're not ready, as well as funny stories from parents and from kids about how kids are figuring out their sexuality.Both authors are very compassionate about parents' tricky feelings on discussing sex, especially in addressing parents who may have a religious background that they are trying to rectify with their need to protect and inform their child. However, two of the most important reasons to put this book on your shelf are the appendices. The first is about various methods of birth control & their pros and cons (and this is the most up-to-date one I've seen in print as of Summer 2004), and the second is on the different STDs and how to spot them and deal with them. These two appendices are a great resource to have in the house for kids and parents alike. Overall, an easy read and a welcome resource for any parent.
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Summary: The Sex Ed. Book I'll Keep Coming Back To
Review: I am the mother of two boys, ages 11 and 13, and I found this book to be the best ever sex education book. The first and perhaps most impressive aspect of the book is that it not only helps you see your child's sexuality through his/her eyes, it also portrays the parents' point of view in a helpful and sympathetic way. The second element that makes the book so effective is its down-to-earth humor. The authors review the phases of children's sexual development and parental experiences with many funny real life examples that get you chuckling and relaxing. In fact, my boys heard me laughing as I read one section and came over to ask about it. They read the part I was reading and it lead to a very comfortable discussion. A third aspect of the book I appreciated is that the authors have really done their research. They are not just giving their opinions, they provide concise research information which adds perspective. Lastly, the authors are very comprehensive. They include savvy advice on everything from what to do if your child walks in on you, to internet and IM use, adolescent rebellion, how to talk about homosexuality, and what if you don't like your child's boyfrind/girlfriend. Everything You Never Wanted Your Kids to Know...was written in such a way that it reduced my inhibitions about talking about sex with my boys, and it provided great, simple advice on the nitty gritty of how to do it.
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Summary: The Sex Ed. Book I'll Keep Coming Back To
Review: I am the mother of two boys, ages 11 and 13, and I found this book to be the best ever sex education book. The first and perhaps most impressive aspect of the book is that it not only helps you see your child's sexuality through his/her eyes, it also portrays the parents' point of view in a helpful and sympathetic way. The second element that makes the book so effective is its down-to-earth humor. The authors review the phases of children's sexual development and parental experiences with many funny real life examples that get you chuckling and relaxing. In fact, my boys heard me laughing as I read one section and came over to ask about it. They read the part I was reading and it lead to a very comfortable discussion. A third aspect of the book I appreciated is that the authors have really done their research. They are not just giving their opinions, they provide concise research information which adds perspective. Lastly, the authors are very comprehensive. They include savvy advice on everything from what to do if your child walks in on you, to internet and IM use, adolescent rebellion, how to talk about homosexuality, and what if you don't like your child's boyfrind/girlfriend. Everything You Never Wanted Your Kids to Know...was written in such a way that it reduced my inhibitions about talking about sex with my boys, and it provided great, simple advice on the nitty gritty of how to do it.
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Summary: Great Help in Easing Into Sex Discussions
Review: I'm surprised that this book has not sold more copies at amazon. I can't say enough good about it. It was a great help in easing into sex discussions with my youth group. I am a part time baker and a part time youth leader and have to say, it brings down the guard that parents and kids alike have built. Especially when it comes to sensitive topics like sex, what it is, where it is done and what to say when the icky questions begin. Believe me, it is far better to begin on this topic at the early age of nine, than it is to wait until the age of 14 or 15. If you don't believe me, just wait and see what happens. Just remember, I told you so.
Also suggested for kids/parents age toddler to ten, Mommy CEO. We took this book as a discussion group and gave the kids an opportunity to tell us if the tips in the book were realistic, they voted the book a good read and portrayed kids fairly.
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Summary: A superb guide for parents and, well, everybody
Review: This is a guide for parents on dealing with their kids' sexuality, but it is much more than that. It's a primer about human sexuality in general, and hence of interest to parents and non-parents alike. Effortlessly mingling statistical data, anecdotal evidence, illuminating case studies and good, hard common sense, the book is marked by a calm, judicious tone as well as an openness to various cultural backgrounds and points of view. The writing style alone sets the book ahead of the pack, managing as it does to combine humor, erudition and page-turning readability. But if you begin by admiring this book mostly for the prose, you'll end up cherishing it for its wisdom. It's one to read and re-read and lend out to family and friends - to everyone who has a child or, for that matter, has ever been a child.
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Summary: A must for every parent's library...
Review: This is a superb guidebook for parents. As the father of three children (15, 13 and 8) this is the one book that has information pertinent to each--and, actually, to kids of all ages. It is informative in a witty, anecdotal and non-preachy way. I only wish it had been available years ago when the kids were born-- it might have saved me a lot of angst as they were growing-up.
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Summary: A must for every parent's library...
Review: This is a superb guidebook for parents. As the father of three children (15, 13 and 8) this is the one book that has information pertinent to each--and, actually, to kids of all ages. It is informative in a witty, anecdotal and non-preachy way. I only wish it had been available years ago when the kids were born-- it might have saved me a lot of angst as they were growing-up.
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Summary: Fun page turner expertly explores sex conundrums for parents
Review: What a great read! I almost finished it in one sitting. This book is not only well-written, it's also chock full of great advice. I found it much more accessible than Deborah Roffman's Sex and Sensibility. It was as if the author knew me and wrote the book for me -- I want my children to grow up with a good attitude about sex, but even so, I feel a little squeamish about these topics. As a mom of a pre-teen and a toddler, I'm glad there's a book out there like this that isn't exclusively focused on teens, though they're well-covered here too. This one's a keeper. Now I've got a great new shower gift idea!
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Summary: Fun page turner expertly explores sex conundrums for parents
Review: What a great read! I almost finished it in one sitting. This book is not only well-written, it's also chock full of great advice. I found it much more accessible than Deborah Roffman's Sex and Sensibility. It was as if the author knew me and wrote the book for me -- I want my children to grow up with a good attitude about sex, but even so, I feel a little squeamish about these topics. As a mom of a pre-teen and a toddler, I'm glad there's a book out there like this that isn't exclusively focused on teens, though they're well-covered here too. This one's a keeper. Now I've got a great new shower gift idea!
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