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Breaking the Silence
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alking to our children about sexuality can be hard. Not only does our culture prefer discretion and leaving sensitive things unsaid, but it can also be difficult to engage children as they enter their volatile pre-teen and teenage years.
Instead of trying to fight the hormones, I’ve found it helpful to just go with the flow when talking to children—to engage them when they’re willing to listen, and to give them space when they’re not. Meaningful 31
