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9:46	TODAY - Good morning! Dr. Laura Berman will be on after her segment to answer your parenting questions, so start sending them in!

10:12

[Comment From Dr. Laura Berman]
Welcome everyone! I'm here and ready to go if you'd like to start chatting!

10:12

[Comment From Angela]
My 8 year old son has recently asked the question: how does a baby get from the mommy to the daddy? How should we answer this question-how much info is too much for his age?

10:15

[Comment From Dr. Laura Berman]
You want to answer only the questions they ask. So you say something that reflects your family values...when a mommy and daddy are grown up, are married (whatever you and your partner agree on) then the baby is made from the daddy's seed or sperm and the mommy's eggs. He may then ask where are the seeds and eggs? And you can say something like the seeds come from the man's penis and the eggs from the woman's ovaries inside her tummy. You see how it works? You give them the information very matter of fact and in pieces according to what they ask.

10:15

[Comment From Kerry]
What if your child asks you what age did you start having sex and if was it only with their father? Thanks!

10:17

[Comment From Dr. Laura Berman]
The general rule of thumb is to not volunteer that information but if they ask you can tell them the truth, but with a lesson wrapped around it. Yes, I had sex at age 16 but it was really difficult and this is why. So that's one of the reasons I want you to wait until (insert your values here). I don't want you to make the same mistakes that I did.

10:17

[Comment From Miriam]
Hi, I have a 15 year old daughter that already wants to have a boyfriend. I wanted to ask is there an age that girls are mature enough to have a boyfriend? I told her she can't have a boyfriend until she's 17.

10:20

[Comment From Dr. Laura Berman]
It's really up to you and your own beliefs as well as your sense of your daughter's maturity. Also understanding what does it mean to have a boyfriend? What do they do together? She can still have a "boyfriend" at school whether you agree to it or not. But you can control when she starts dating. And whoever they date should be in high school and no more than 2 years older than them.

10:20

[Comment From Jessica]
I have a 4 year old boy and a 2 year old girl and from the very beginning we have been very open about thier body parts. But as a result they have no fear when talking about their penis and vagina. I was at story hour yesterday with my daughter and she very loudly asked me if I had a vagina, and this is an almost daily question, and I am constantly telling them they are their private property. I am now afraid that we have been too open with them and how do I convey to them that their parts are private and should not be talking to just anyone about them without making them feel ashamed?

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