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Jeanne Phillips

Parents unsure how to begin having ‘the talk’ with son

DEAR ABBY: I have a young, preteen grandson who is asking his parents “facts of life” questions. They are bewildered about how to give him the information. I’d be grateful if you could share details of the publication you have for this purpose and how to get it. GRANDMOM IN CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MICH. DEAR GRANDMOM: Many parents find the subject of sex embarrassing, so they postpone discussing it with their children. They forget that children today mature earlier and are exposed to sexual images and references more often than those of previous generations. When “The Talk” finally happens, it’s often too late. It ...

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