Attention: Mothers, Aunts, Sisters, Grandmothers, Female Family Members/Friends. Now is the time, a conversation is in order. The good thing about this is that there is no age requirement. Children are never too young to learn Correct Terminology. But first before you trade 'boobs' for breast and 'pee pee' for vagina/penis... ask them what do they already know. My guess is you'll be surprised. In the case of single fathers, seek the voice of a female family member or friend that your child(ren) is/are comfortable around.
The purpose in this month long challenge is to open up the more serious channel of conversation with our children. Often times 'cutesy' names for our private parts/genitalia induce snickers to downright uproarous laughter. By expanding their vocabulary with these very powerful words, we empower their voices. As the month unfolds and conversations take place, please feel free to comment via this note. Share your experience, your fear, your relief, your trepidation, your own experience with this topic as a child, any tips that may be beneficial in preparing for this 'talk'. Thank you.
--AEF President, Katandra Shanel Jackson {Taylor}
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