:talking to myself (again):

11.15.2005

The Three B's (Birds, Bees and Boners)

My oldest son Dylan, is turning 12 in a few weeks. I figured it was time for The Talk. Yes, all parents nightmare, The Facts of Life. When I was coming of age in 1969-70's-90's I only got The Book and I had heard all about it anyway from my friends who were all 1-2 years older than me. The book didn't even have pictures, just cheesey line drawings that were one step above stick figures. I'm not quite sure why I brought it up with Dylan when I did other than I think he has a girlfriend and I figured let's go for it. I was driving him back from a birthday party he went to in NJ so I asked him what he knew about babies and junk. He seemed to know what was going on for the most part and they are going to cover it in 6th grade later this year. I also asked him if he noticing any 'changes' in his body. He has a 13 1/2 year old cousin who's voice is changing and also a 10 year old cousin who is just about ready to shave (very scary because he's not the brightest star in the sky shall we say). Dylan, like me, will probably be a late bloomer which I told him is cool because most of the guys who enter puberty early get old looking faster. So I tired to prepare him for some changes and feelings that may be happening soon. I spoke about being 'master of his domain' and that there's nothing wrong with NOT being master of his domain, don't make it a hobby. I just want him to feel like he can ask me anything about his emerging sexuality and I think he feels that way. I also told him that girls are going through a change now too with getting ta-tas and nice coochies, etc. I'm sure I'll set him straight.
-I told him if I ever figure women out, I'll let him know. But I did tell him that women like to talk about things and men like to fix things. Be a good listener, women have a lot to say (right Boo?)

11 Comments:

  • u did well for a late-bloomer Phil *hugs* sent u some new music, hope u like them. one tip for Dylan: 'women have alot to say & alot to give'

    By Blogger boo, At November 15, 2005 8:35 AM  

  • Nice coochies. I'm glad you used all the proper terminology!

    "Master of his domain"? Is that anything like being a "master debater"?

    Sounds like you 'done good', Phil! My daughter just says "MOM!" anytime I try to bring up the subject. I think she thinks she know it all already, but like most kids that age, she's probably not got all the facts straight. It's important to talk to them.

    WV scbub (cute 'sca-bub')

    By Blogger fugusashi, At November 15, 2005 8:54 AM  

  • Babies come out of vagina's, period (those too). Coochies are for women's and men's pleasure.
    I didn't get in to that whole scene, it's too early.
    "Master of his Domain' that was from Seinfeld" The bet? A Master Debater might take up too much of his day...
    I wouldn't want people to think he's a jerkoff

    By Blogger :phil:, At November 15, 2005 9:02 AM  

  • I've done "the talk" twice with my girls. Whenever I searched for the correct terminology for anything they very politely supplied it for me. You're a good man to have that little chat. As I recall, my church had a special sex education night for the teens, which marked the point when my parents could officially know I knew.

    By Blogger mr. schprock, At November 15, 2005 12:52 PM  

  • My mom was so vague, I didn't really figure it out till this kid told me he wanted to "pump my pee-hole" in 7th grade...well, he didn't really refer to the RIGHT hole, but anyway (OOOOOH, NOW I get it!!)

    By Blogger JLee, At November 15, 2005 5:17 PM  

  • Yup, I remember that Seinfeld episode. I got my son a book, which he read with great interest and later I asked if he had any questions. He didn't. It was quite a thorough book with drawings and a brief chapter about what girls are going through, too (it was a book for boys).

    By Blogger PBS, At November 15, 2005 10:40 PM  

  • That Berenstain Bear Book is hilarious! Does it really say "the boners" on it? I'm dying.

    Now they teach us that we need to use correct terminology etc. etc. from day one. So while the boy knows what a penis and a vagina are (why do I shudder writing these simple words? I like cootchie so much better!), fortunately I don't have to explain much more until he's apparently 10 or so. And since his father is an idiot of biblical proportions, I'm sure the task will fall to me. Ugh.

    By Blogger Monkey, At November 16, 2005 2:02 AM  

  • IS that a real book??? HAAAAAA. That is so funny.

    By Blogger Lillee, At November 16, 2005 1:41 PM  

  • No, the book is not real, but it could have been. They do have a "No Girls Allowed" book, but I don't think that is a homosexual book (not that there's anything wrong with that)
    Pardon my picture, I'm having a makeover

    By Blogger :phil:, At November 16, 2005 2:00 PM  

  • yur hot

    By Blogger JLee, At November 16, 2005 7:30 PM  

  • Awww...great that you chatted with him! I'm the oldest of 6 and I have 4 brothers. We're a pretty open family. I think I've had more talks with my brothers though than my mom has. We saw "the video" in school when I was in 5th grade.

    Just tell the kid while he's going through the "unmastered domain" phase to wear jeans and tighty whities. I remember unfortunately most of the boys were wearing boxers and those damn Z Caverici pants when they were unmasterful...pleated front khakies are NOT forgiving for hiding soluting soldiers :(

    I'd feel more sorry for stupid boys if I didn't have to have a period and hate them ;)

    had to delete above post because I forgot the NOT!

    By Blogger Amz, At November 17, 2005 11:35 PM  

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