The Birds and The Bees 

Every parent should realize that there will come a time, probably sooner than they except, when they will need to talk to their children about sex. This talk could be a little uncomfortable for both parents and children at first, but well worth the few awkward moments. However, in order to ensure the "the birds and the bees talk" goes smoothly, there are certain things that parents should and should not do. 

Don't:
1.  Tell your children that sex is bad

2. Teach plumbing lessons

3. Use improper names for body parts

4. Be ashamed

5. Leave it up to someone else to talk to your kids

6. Shut down

Do:

1. Talk to your children openly

2. Be your child's source of knowledge

3. Talk to your children together and husband and wife

4. Make sure "the talk" is not negative

5. Answer questions

6. Don't have "the talk"; be talking the whole time

I hope these few tips will be helpful when talking to your children about sex. It is so important that parents step up to the plate and inform their children on such a special and sacred topic. If parents don't, someone else will!