Living Out Podcast Your Questions on Parenting 0-11 Year-Olds (Your Questions #4)
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Jul 17, 2025 This week, Rachel Gilson, an author and CRU leader, shares her insights from her book, Parenting Without Panic in an LGBT Affirming World. She discusses effective ways to introduce conversations about sex and sexuality with young children. Rachel emphasizes the importance of framing moral tensions through Jesus' teachings and offers practical scripts to guide these discussions. The impact of the internet and social media on children's understanding of sexuality is also examined, along with the roles of parents and churches in education.
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Use Many Short Talks
- Have many short, simple conversations about bodies and reproduction rather than one big 'sex talk'.
- Introduce basic vocabulary and scaffold answers over time so children can ask more later.
Use Filler And Baby Language
- Use simple filler phrases to buy thinking time and affirm the child's question before answering.
- Start with baby language and basic biological building blocks like 'seed' and 'egg'.
Calmness Builds Trust
- Calm, affirming responses teach children that adults are safe sources of truth about bodies and relationships.
- That trust often matters more than the exact words you use.
