"It could be on the front page, or it could be in the business section, or maybe even in the sports section of the newspaper. But simply, at the breakfast table-hopefully on a weekend day where there's lots of time and everybody's very relaxed and the children are sitting at the table-just say, "Would you listen to this?" Then read that article, lean back in your chair and say, "What do you think of that?" And then just be quiet."
"Why Conversation Matters More Than Doctrine The important thing isn't pounding doctrine into anyone's head or saying these are the right thoughts about gender or orientation or behaviors or any of the rest of it. The important thing, for all of us, is to have the conversation, because we know from research that when people are social enough to talk together, they get smarter."
Parents and families should have regular conversations about sexuality using news stories as prompts. Once a week, select a newspaper story about human sexuality and read it together at the breakfast table, ideally on a relaxed weekend morning. Ask children to listen, read the article aloud, then ask, 'What do you think of that?' and remain quiet to listen. Prioritize conversation rather than imposing doctrine, because social discussion fosters learning and critical thinking. Hearing parents talk openly about sexuality signals to children that the topic is acceptable and approachable. Relevant stories can appear in any section, including advice columns, reviews, or crime reports.
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