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desilu #1 · 06-19-2004, 04:05 PM

At what age do ya think it was proper back in the LITB days to go and ask your father about the birds and the bees? I know I found out in school and it was embarrasing for me especially since the teacher that had the class was the one I had a big crush on! I think that it should be explained to kids by the parents at their discretion. What do you all think?

junecleaver · 06-19-2004, 04:11 PM

LITB days....maybe around 13-14 would seem right...and definately should be by the parents

desilu #1 · 06-19-2004, 04:14 PM

When I mentioned going to the father, I was referring to Ward because of him being a guy and all. I also think it should be from the same sexed parents.

junecleaver · 06-19-2004, 04:18 PM

yeah...when i become a parent i think i'll just take the easy way out and throw the kid a book about that stuff lol. but i too think that it should come from the same sexed parents

Mijada · 06-20-2004, 11:00 AM

I think once the kid hit Junior High the parents should have explained everything to them.

comet97 · 06-20-2004, 07:44 PM

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Originally posted by Mijada
I think once the kid hit Junior High the parents should have explained everything to them.

I was 12 when my dad told me,and I told my boy when he was 12.

comet97

1954Boomer · 06-21-2004, 05:44 AM

I can't speak as a parent, but growing up it was uncommon for parents to talk about "the birds and the bees" with their kids. At least amongst my circle of friends.

HaskellGirl · 06-21-2004, 09:49 AM

I can see an early Eddie Haskell telling Wally about sex.

Mrs. Ducky · 06-21-2004, 01:38 PM

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Originally posted by HaskellGirl
I can see an early Eddie Haskell telling Wally about sex.

Yeah, and I can see a early Beaver overhearing.

You know, that would make a good episode.

desilu #1 · 06-21-2004, 06:57 PM

Well if it was uncommon for parents to talk about it how did the kids back then learn about it? Did they go to the library? It can't be instinct to everyone. Especially when they hit that puberty stage and changes happen. Who else could they turn to for questions?

Mijada · 06-21-2004, 07:00 PM

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Originally posted by desilu #1
Well if it was uncommon for parents to talk about it how did the kids back then learn about it? Did they go to the library? It can't be instinct to everyone. Especially when they hit that puberty stage and changes happen. Who else could they turn to for questions?

They probably learned it at school from older kids, or if they had older siblings they probably picked it up from them.

comet97 · 06-21-2004, 10:46 PM

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Originally posted by Mrs. Ducky
Yeah, and I can see a early Beaver overhearing. You know, that would make a good episode.

You're right Mrs. Ducky. Both would make great episodes. Heh heh

Bugiddle · 06-30-2004, 03:35 AM

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Originally posted by desilu #1
Well if it was uncommon for parents to talk about it how did the kids back then learn about it? Did they go to the library? It can't be instinct to everyone. Especially when they hit that puberty stage and changes happen. Who else could they turn to for questions?

If I'm not mistaken, it was common to show those little health informational filmstrips back then in school. I'm thinking the one on this subject would have come about 9th or 10th grade back then? (Probably at least four years too late!)

The way I found out: At about age 7, mom handed me a little booklet about flowers, seeds and babies. I said "Huh??" after reading it. Then she tried again when I was 9 with, "A Doctor Talks to 9-12 Year-Olds" , another little booklet. Made a little more sense to me then! But the bulk of it I learned from friends and my older sisters!

06-19-2004, 04:05 PM	#1
desilu #1 Lucy/Desi 4-EVER Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 23, 2000 Location: Battle Creek, Michigan USA Posts: 724	The birds and the bees At what age do ya think it was proper back in the LITB days to go and ask your father about the birds and the bees? I know I found out in school and it was embarrasing for me especially since the teacher that had the class was the one I had a big crush on! I think that it should be explained to kids by the parents at their discretion. What do you all think?

06-19-2004, 04:11 PM	#2
junecleaver Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 28, 2003 Location: i'm a southerner! :D Posts: 1,298	LITB days....maybe around 13-14 would seem right...and definately should be by the parents

06-19-2004, 04:14 PM	#3
desilu #1 Lucy/Desi 4-EVER Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 23, 2000 Location: Battle Creek, Michigan USA Posts: 724	When I mentioned going to the father, I was referring to Ward because of him being a guy and all. I also think it should be from the same sexed parents.

06-19-2004, 04:18 PM	#4
junecleaver Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 28, 2003 Location: i'm a southerner! :D Posts: 1,298	yeah...when i become a parent i think i'll just take the easy way out and throw the kid a book about that stuff lol. but i too think that it should come from the same sexed parents

06-20-2004, 11:00 AM	#5
Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	I think once the kid hit Junior High the parents should have explained everything to them.

06-21-2004, 05:44 AM	#7
1954Boomer Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 18, 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 482	I can't speak as a parent, but growing up it was uncommon for parents to talk about "the birds and the bees" with their kids. At least amongst my circle of friends.

06-21-2004, 09:49 AM	#8
HaskellGirl Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Posts: 590	I can see an early Eddie Haskell telling Wally about sex.

06-21-2004, 06:57 PM	#10
desilu #1 Lucy/Desi 4-EVER Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 23, 2000 Location: Battle Creek, Michigan USA Posts: 724	Well if it was uncommon for parents to talk about it how did the kids back then learn about it? Did they go to the library? It can't be instinct to everyone. Especially when they hit that puberty stage and changes happen. Who else could they turn to for questions?