Help! How Do I Talk to My Child About Love, Sex, and Marriage

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Intimacy and Sex Sex and physical intimacy in relationships and marriage

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hildren today are exposed to the concepts of sex and physical intimacy much earlier

than previous generations. As they are entering puberty earlier, they are also more likely to experience— and experiment with—their sexual desires earlier.

It is important to help our children understand that sex and physical intimacy are designed by God, and not by the world through their friends and social media. Although it may seem awkward to talk to your children about sex, it is best to be simple and straightforward 19


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