I was the mother of a 14-year-old son. I was troubled about how to teach my son about puberty. Should the father or the mother talk about such things?

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Answer 1

In a family, both the father and mother could play the role of educating and guiding the child, but the specific education of puberty needed to be considered according to the child's age, gender, personality, interests and other factors.

Generally speaking, mothers of adolescent children are more emotional and empathetic, and it is easier to establish a close relationship with their children. At the same time, they have more experience and knowledge to better understand and support their children's growth. Therefore, mothers are more suitable to talk about adolescent education. They can help their children understand the changes and challenges of puberty by sharing their life experiences, observations, and feelings.

Fathers, on the other hand, can provide more specific guidance and advice to help their children cope with the challenges of puberty, such as providing information about gender and sexual orientation, as well as guidance on self-identification and emotional expression.

Both mothers and fathers should encourage their children to explore their bodies and hearts with respect and understanding, and provide them with support and guidance to help them grow into confident, independent, and responsible people.