How Parents Can Explain Periods To Son: Suppose your son returns from school and asks, “Mom, there was a blood stain on a girl's skirt, everyone was laughing, why?” Such questions often come to the mind of children, but most parents become uncomfortable with these questions or avoid the topic. Whereas this is the opportunity when you can not only make him a sensitive person by giving him the right information about periods, but can also lay the foundation for a change in the thinking of society. Remember that it is the responsibility of every parent to tell sons about periods openly and correctly, so that they can understand the problems of every woman in their life and behave with respect.
How to talk to sons about periods?
Start in a simple and normal way-
While talking to the son, do not present periods as a “secret” or “a matter of shame”. Tell them that this is a normal and necessary process of the body of girls. You can tell them by giving examples that just like boys have changes in their bodies, girls also have them. They have a process called periods, due to which they bleed every month. This is a completely normal thing.
Choose language according to age-
If the child is young (8–10 years), then explain to them in simple words. Older children (11+ years) can be given some detailed information, such as hormones, the uterus, and the use of pads.
Tell both the scientific and emotional aspects-
Explain to them that periods are not a disease, but during this time, girls may have pain, fatigue, or mood swings, and they need support.
Let them ask questions, do not judge-
If the child asks questions, do not stop him. Answer his questions openly, calmly, and respectfully.
Making fun of girls is wrong-
It is very important to explain to children that making fun of or shaming them about periods is wrong. Teach them to behave caringly and sensibly.
Practical things too teach-
Teach them what to do if a girl's clothes get stained in school? How to help? This will make them an alert and sensitive person.
Take the help of the media or books-
If you feel uncomfortable, then take the help of science books, videos, etc., made for children, which give correct information according to age.
Remember that telling sons about periods is not just giving information, but making them a better person who is sensible, caring, and responsible. When parents do this work with an open mind, then the foundation of an important change in the society can be laid.
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