Questions Kids Ask about Sex: Honest Answers for Every Age [Hardcover]

Baker Publishing Group (Editor), Melissa R. Cox (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2005

Sexual images saturate today's culture. Because children are being introduced to these images even before they can read, parents need a resource to help them talk to their kids about sex. Unlike any other book on the market, Questions Kids Ask about Sex offers a biblical and comprehensive approach to sexuality. Melissa R. Cox, cocreator of the best-selling Focus on the Family Complete Book of Baby and Child Care, has collaborated with The Medical Institute for Sexual Health to deliver age-appropriate, thoughtful responses to the most flabbergasting questions kids ask about sexual identity, issues, and practices. Tested by educators, physicians, and parents across the country, this resource also offers helpful sidebars, straightforward advice, and empowering affirmation. This is the ideal guide to developing the open, respectful, and effective conversation kids need-and want.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Does the thought of having The Talk with your kids put a knot in your stomach and a lump in your throat?

Talking about sex can be an incredible opportunity to develop a more meaningful and rewarding relationship with your child. Since sexual images saturate today's culture, children will learn about sex somewhere, but research shows that they want to learn from you.

Questions Kids Ask about Sex shows you how to start the conversation. This candid resource is full of the latest information, practical insights, and age-appropriate answers to the questions kids ask about sex. The Medical Institute for Sexual Health provides you with the tools and empowering encouragement you need in order to communicate more effectively about sex, self-control, and self-respect. The key strategies in this book will help you protect your children's future health, hope, and happiness by creating the ongoing, honest dialogue they need--and want.

"As a pediatrician for more than thirty years, I've yet to find a sexual education parenting book as complete and comprehensive as Questions Kids Ask about Sex."--Joseph R. Zanga, president, American College of Pediatricians

"The perfect resource to teach children about sexuality while incorporating moral beliefs."--Dr. Laura Schlessinger, internationally syndicated radio talk host; bestselling author

"Practical, up-to-date, reliable, and packed with must-have information for every parent whose teen, tween, or toddler is beginning to sail out into the murky waters of modern culture."--Walt Larimore, MD, medical journalist; bestselling author, The Highly Healthy Child

The Medical Institute for Sexual Health is a nonprofit medical organization, based in Austin, Texas. It was founded in 1992 to confront the worldwide epidemic of nonmarital pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease with incisive health care data. Driven by medical, educational, and scientific data, the Medical Institute informs and educates medical professionals, educators, government officials, parents, and the media. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Melissa R. Cox is a vice president with Cox Creative, Inc., a full-service marketing firm in Denver. The former director of marketing and public relations for the Medical Institute for Sexual Health, Melissa also serves as the editor of Focus on the Family's Physician magazine and as the managing editor of the best-selling Complete Book of Baby and Child Care. Melissa, her husband, Alan, and their two sons live in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

The Medical Institute for Sexual Health is a nonprofit medical organization founded in 1992 to confront the world epidemic of nonmarital pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease with incisive health care data. Driven by medical, educational, and other scientific data, The Medical Institute informs and educates medical professionals, educators, government officials, parents, and the media. The Medical Institute for Sexual Health is based in Austin, Texas.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Revell (October 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080071878X
• ISBN-13: 978-0800718787
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #370,128 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where was this book 15yrs ago?, November 2, 2005

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D. Bailey (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Questions Kids Ask about Sex: Honest Answers for Every Age (Hardcover)

My children are in their late teens and oh how I wish I had access to this book 15 years ago!
This is not your typical "here is my opinion and here's a story" type book. When I saw that
8 doctors contributed to it, I knew I could trust the medical accuracy. My teenagers are now
going hear current stats, facts and my values from me, but I will now have the authority of their pediatrician.
I would highly recommend this for any parent looking for ways to communicate the medical risks of premarital sex with their children.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Concerned mother of adolescent son., October 28, 2005

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Concerned Mother (San Antonio, Texas 78209) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Questions Kids Ask about Sex: Honest Answers for Every Age (Hardcover)

As a single mother attempting to raise a son in todays environment many situations arise that outside help becomes a blessing. Questions pertaining to sexual behavior is one of these circumstances. I found this book extremely helpful in that it presented me with information as well as ways to approach a healthy conversation with my son in regard to sexual habits and consequences. Upon reading the book I felt very comfortable giving it to my son to read which enabled the door to discussing more than I had ever thought possible. My son informed me that some of the questions that he previously felt to embarressed to ask were answered. To my relief and joy we have a closer and more open relationship which enables discussions I never thought possible.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A practical, research-based resource for parents, October 28, 2005

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Research & Information (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Questions Kids Ask about Sex: Honest Answers for Every Age (Hardcover)

I found this book to be both accurate and research-based, with practical information for parents and educators alike. The authors discuss human sexuality in each of its contexts-physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual-to provide a holistic and healthy view of sex and sex education for adolescents. Moreover, the book's focus on educating parents supports the well-documented research demonstrating that parents have the greatest influence in their teens' sexual decisions. In fact, in a recent study done by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, approximately 87% of teens said, "it would be easier for them to postpone sexual activity and avoid teen pregnancy if they were able to have more open, honest conversations with their parents." Questions Kids Ask About Sex provides the foundation and information for such conversations.

The book includes solid information about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and contraceptives for parents. The authors discuss the risks, transmission, and symptoms of major STIs They also provide an overview of the main types of contraceptives, including the use and limitations of each in preventing pregnancy and STIs. Additionally, the book is well footnoted, and it cites multiple reputable sources, such as the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control, medical textbooks, and prominent medical journals. Questions Kids Ask About Sex offers medically accurate information with real-life applications, and I highly recommend it to all parents.