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Almost 12

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My mother gave this book to me when I was 11 years old. Unfortunately, I think a more appropriate age would've been 9 or 10, before my perceptions of sex were influenced by peers. My own daughter is 8 years old, and I intend to share this book with her now. While some reviewers complain about the lack of content, as an 11 year old child I felt it provided ample information. My mother always kept an "open door policy" when it came to discussing sex, so additional questions I had were answered by her. That is how it should be. The book should be used as a tool to introduce sex, not a concise encyclopedia of sex and morality. I'm buying several copies, by the way, to share with my friends who also have children expressing curiosity about sex. And I hope the book is as helpful to my daughter as it was to me all those years ago.

I found this book to be a great parental tool. It is age appropriate sex education from a Christian perspective. It was an excellent resource.

The book is tastefully done so that an adult, preferably a parent, can read it to a child in order to impart the biblical truths about the purpose of sex, before the 'world' infiltrates their minds with lies, trash and confusion. A responsible parent will always cherish the time spent reading this book for 15 minutes to their child, and the child will remember the lesson for a life-time. Believe me, I know. I've read it to the younger of our six children and to some of their friends as well. I can see first hand that the respect and teachings have influenced their lives 15 years later!

I read this book just before turing twelve over a decade ago. If you are a religious person and want to raise your children with good Christian valuse, this book is excelent. I am grateful that my parents used it to teach me about sex.

This book is a responsible approach to teaching your pre-teen about reproduction. We are not just a biological accident, or decendants of apes. We are wonderfully knit in our mothers wombs (psalm 139:13). Presented in a very short, simple and to the point format. Meant to be read with your child.

I used this book about 15 years ago when my son turned 12. Recently I was asked by a single mom to talk to her 12-year old son about sex. I was glad the book was still in print. I used the book to go over things with him and it went well. The book is centered on the Bible and starts with explaining how babies grow and develop in the mother's womb. The discussion then goes on to a review of male and female sex organs and how intercourse leads to reproduction. There is a good section on covering topics such as 'safe sex', homosexuality and STD's. The book is very tastefully done using drawings instead of actual photos. The emphasis is on God's intention for sex to be reserved for a husband and wife. A great resource for boys or girls.

Received this book today, and despite it being much smaller and outdated (1968) at least it is in good condition.

This book is great for parents who don't know how to approach the subject with your children. It is brief but thorough. An excellent choice.

I bought this book to give to my husband to read with our 13 year old son. It's the perfect book for opening a discussion and answering questions. I chose this book because it didn't have too much information like the other books I found. This was all he was ready for. We could have bought it 6 months earlier and he would have been ready for it. But it took me a while to find the right book that didn't have way too much information. Although, I do have the older version of the book. I don't know how this newer book differes from the one I have.

Although the material is cloaked in conservative Christian words, only the most narrow-minded Christian could agree with the author's outlandish "commandments" disguised as "God's Word". As a Christian, I was very offended for the author to claim to be THE intrepeter of God's word.

The information presented is very minimalistic, concerning itself only with the basic conception and birth process. The author's only attempts to address children's questions about sexual feelings, masturbation, homosexuality, etc. is a simplistic "I (the author, speaking for God) say it is a sin."

The author, quite forcefully, attempts to replace parental responsibility of instilling morality in children, with preaching his own views, evangilizing that to not follow his views is sinful and punishable by eternal damnation. He even goes so far as to mock the Supreme Court of the United States!

Highly recommended to avoid!