Busting the Myths on Sex Talks - with Patricia Weerakoon | Ep. #19
Release Date: 11/28/2024
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What if talking about sex will make them want to experiment?
Should I wait till my child asks me about it?
What if I want to preserve my child's innocence?
What will other parents think?
I just don't know what to say...
These are all very common questions parents have about the conversations with their children about sex. Patricia Weerakoon, a sexologist and evangelical christian, guides us through each of these roadblocks. Her experience and her faith emphasize the importance of this conversation with our kids, and the role we play as parents to protect them.
Check out her website https://patriciaweerakoon.com/ where you can also find very useful books she's written.