Results: What age did you learn about the birds and the bees?
Published on 09/03/2013
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1.
1.
Are you a parent? Yes
53%
1101 votes
No
47%
987 votes
2.
2.
Have you had with your children the conversation about the birds and the bees? Yes
32%
659 votes
No
23%
488 votes
Not Applicable
45%
941 votes
3.
3.
What was the reason why the important conversation started? My child/ children asked me questions on the topic
14%
294 votes
I thought it was the right time for them to know more
21%
444 votes
N/A
64%
1336 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
14 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| he had taken a class in school and i asked him about it to make sure all of his questions were answered. | 0.05% | 1 |
| my 9 year old got knocked up and asked why? | 0.05% | 1 |
| cant remember | 0.05% | 1 |
| they learn on their own and at school | 0.05% | 1 |
| dont remember | 0.05% | 1 |
| 0.05% | 1 | |
| he was picking up all sorts of crap from school, tv, etc., so it was time. | 0.05% | 1 |
| it was so long ago i don't remember | 0.05% | 1 |
| i am a teacher, so all their lives i'd mention things so nothing was a shock when they put it all together. | 0.05% | 1 |
| they are too young to have that conversation | 0.05% | 1 |
| as a catechisist i have disussed morality of sexual behavior | 0.05% | 1 |
| they are 3 and 5 | 0.05% | 1 |
| baby | 0.05% | 1 |
| always found an opportunity to talk about it so it wouldn't ever be so "mysterious." | 0.05% | 1 |
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4.
Were you prepared for the conversation with information and supporting materials? Yes, I think it is important to be prepared for this conversation
23%
474 votes
No, it just happened and I told them everything I know
17%
348 votes
N/A
61%
1266 votes
5.
5.
At what age was your child/children when you had this conversation? Earlier than 12
18%
372 votes
12-15
15%
322 votes
16-19
5%
95 votes
20-25
3%
58 votes
26-30
1%
22 votes
N/A
58%
1219 votes
6.
6.
What do you think is the appropriate age to have a conversation like that with your children? Earlier than 12
26%
547 votes
12-15
25%
521 votes
16-19
5%
110 votes
20-25
2%
49 votes
26-30
1%
18 votes
N/A
40%
843 votes
7.
7.
If you have NOT had/NOT planning on having a conversation about the birds and the bees, did/would you try to find other ways to communicate the topic with your children? Yes
20%
414 votes
No
11%
223 votes
Not Applicable
69%
1451 votes
8.
8.
What were/will be the alternative ways? Gave them educational books
15%
310 votes
Gave them educational videos/movies
8%
164 votes
Signed them up for a class
7%
152 votes
Showed them a website
6%
123 votes
N/A
71%
1491 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
27 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.44% | 10 | |
| talk to them | 0.13% | 3 |
| idk | 0.04% | 1 |
| mom & other family members | 0.04% | 1 |
| i started by telling my kids that sex is great! that's why it gets you into trouble and i went on from there. | 0.04% | 1 |
| answered any questions they had | 0.04% | 1 |
| i talked to them | 0.04% | 1 |
| gradually give true answers and little informations when they are small | 0.04% | 1 |
| the best thingg is for the parent to talk to them and watch educated videos that they show in the school that way they understand. | 0.04% | 1 |
| talk when they're way older | 0.04% | 1 |
| many: magisterial teaching of the holy roma catholic church, biological functions of reproduction in all life forms, philosophy, sociology, its avery big subject. | 0.04% | 1 |
| school sent home many papers to go over with them. | 0.04% | 1 |
| none of the above | 0.04% | 1 |
| my hubby had the talk with the boys. | 0.04% | 1 |
| talked to them | 0.04% | 1 |
| i'd probably have a little talk with them, then give them books or educational materails | 0.04% | 1 |
9.
9.
If you are a parent, have you had a conversation about the birds and the bees with your parent/s? Yes
21%
438 votes
No
32%
659 votes
Not Applicable
47%
991 votes
10.
10.
What age were you? Earlier than 12
13%
268 votes
12-15
14%
293 votes
16-19
7%
137 votes
20-25
2%
49 votes
26-30
2%
38 votes
N/A
62%
1303 votes
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