Teaching my boys about purity before marriage - where do you start?

1w ago1 min read

My oldest is almost 12 and I can see the world is already throwing garbage at him from every direction. My dad never talked to me about this stuff and I struggled through my teenage years as a result. I'm committed to doing better but I'm nervous about having these conversations. Do you start with the birds and bees talk first or jump straight to the spiritual side of it? I want them to understand that their bodies matter and purity honors God but also want to be realistic about the temptations they'll face. Any resources or approach you'd recommend?

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JJerome S.Regular1w ago

Good on you for wanting to step up where your dad didn't. I started early conversations with my oldest about respect and values, keeping it age-appropriate. The key is being the person he can actually talk to about this stuff.

TTony V.Regular1w ago

This is tough but important. At 12, I'd focus on building a foundation of trust first so he knows he can come to you without judgment. Once that's there, the harder conversations get easier.