More often than not, we parents are caught off guard when our children come to us with questions about sex. And if we’re unprepared, chances are we’ll give awkward, embarrassed, incomplete answers. Too often we don’t know how to talk to our kids about sex or when we should do it.
It doesn’t have to be that way. As Christian parents we can do much more than merely pass on information about reproduction. We have the opportunity of shaping the sexual character of our children.
How can parents have a significant input amid such a din, much of which seems beyond their control? Stan and Brenna Jones outline twelve principles of Christian sex education in How and When to Tell Your Kids About Sex. It’s not about one conversation, but a lifelong approach to shaping your child’s sexual character.
