Customer Reviews

"The Birds, The Bees, And Me" for Boys [VHS]

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I purchased this video because I wanted to broach the subject of sex with my son who is entering fifth grade. Many kids do start experimenting by fifth and sixth grade, and this is a perfect age to let them know what sex is all about. The video covers the topic of puberty in both boys and girls, as well sexual intercourse (term is not used). Drawings are used to show the "sensitive" topics. The video talks about sex as a means to produce babies between married couples, and the teenager giving the information describes sex in a way that seemed to promote abstinence. At the end, a doctor sums up by telling the viewer to never let anyone touch them in a way that makes them uncomfortable. Also, the video mentions repeatedly that parents are the best source of information about any further questions they may have about the topic.

I purchased The What's Happening to My Body Book for Boys with the video, which covers FAR more about sex and puberty than my son is ready for, but I'll keep it on the shelf so that he can access the information when he is ready. For now, though, the video was perfect... no controversial subjects, and not too much information. I highly recommend this video.

I did not find this video helpful at all. I had already covered those topics with my 8-year-old. I was hoping it would go a little beyond the absolute basics of boy and girl differences. That was $25 (plus shipping) down the drain since it did not even add to anything I taught my son.

With our society becomong so sexualized, it is imperative for all parents to be proactive in discussions of sex, puberty and child birth. These videos allow all parents to intelligently talk with their children regarding these topics while creating a solid foundation for future discussions on these topics. Great job by the creators for putting this tool out there for all parents to use.

I thought the birds and bees video was great! It was nice to have an alternative to written material. I thought the content was presented at a perfect level for 8-14 year olds-very well done!!

We liked the video. It was very informative. It was not embarrassing or humiliating. It made "the talk" with my preteen sons so much easier.

What a great tool to help facilitate one of the most important discussions you have with your children. Being the father of two boys, I know it is hard to get them to open up and ask the tough questions that you know they have! This video set the proper tone and not only answered the tough questions kids have, but helped foster the two-way discussion that is imperative--especially in this day and age!! Kudos to Mr. McCaffrey.

With this video, McCaffery has certainly done us parents a BIG favor. Having two boys, age 8 and 11, this video couldn't have come at a better time. With everything that children are exposed to these days it is important to educate your children the right way. This video is an excellent tool that should be used to assist us parents with "The Talk!"

What a straight-forward, non-threatening way to present this sensitive material. My children who are now in their teens even got something from viewing it. We only wish something like this was available a few years ago. My husband is a 5th grade teacher and is going to recommend the entire school district use it in the curriculum. Great Job!