First, you should have an open and honest conversation with your wife about your concerns. If you have enough space and resources, and you get along well with her mom, it could be a positive thing. But if you're worried about privacy or potential conflicts, share those feelings too. For example, you can say that you need some time to think about it and discuss possible arrangements.
Definitely not normal. Family conversations are usually about daily life, emotions, and positive things. Asking for a sex story completely violates the boundaries of a normal family relationship. You should be cautious and try to correct the situation if it occurs.
The pros are that it can be great for family unity. Her mom can be a source of help around the house, like cooking or babysitting if you have kids. Also, it shows family support. However, the cons are that there could be a lack of privacy. You might have different living habits that could cause some friction.
This is a very inappropriate and uncomfortable situation. You should firmly tell your mom that such topics are not suitable for discussion. For example, you could say, 'Mom, this is a private and inappropriate topic, we should not talk about it.'
The mom should explain to her son that this is not an area she can teach. She could say that sex education is a very special and private topic that is better taught by professionals. Then, she can encourage the son to ask questions about other things like family values, history, or science. For example, she could start a conversation about how the family has certain traditions that are important to uphold. This way, she can shift the focus from the inappropriate topic to something more positive and educational.
Well, she could offer to read a very short picture book story instead of making one up. There are many children's books with just a few pages that have engaging stories. For example, 'Goodnight Moon' is a great option. It has a soothing rhythm and the pictures can keep the son entertained while she can hopefully soon get to sleep. Also, if she's really tired, she could even play an audio version of a story on her phone or a device so she doesn't have to use much energy to tell it herself.
The mother should firmly but gently tell the son that this is not an appropriate topic for them to discuss. She can redirect the conversation to more positive and appropriate topics like family values or school experiences.
Mom should firmly but gently tell the son that such topics are not appropriate for their conversation. She can say something like 'These are private and adult - related topics, not suitable for us to discuss. If you have questions about puberty or relationships in a general and proper way, we can talk about those with dad or a more appropriate person like a teacher.'
The mom should firmly but gently tell the son that such stories are not appropriate for them to discuss. She can say something like 'Those are not the kind of stories we talk about in our family.'