Parents had to sign permission slips beforehand, and we were invited to preview the educational materials that would be used in the sessions. Afterwards, worksheets were sent home so that we could review what the kids had discussed and answer any questions they might have.
Personally, I think it's great that the schools offer these sessions. Since some of Micah's friends are already shaving, maybe they should consider doing them earlier. In addition, Micah has two older brothers and spent two summers at overnight camp. I was pretty sure that he'd already heard most of what was being taught.
He's also had a couple of "talks" already with both his Dad and I. In our house, puberty and development have never been taboo issues. We treat it all pretty matter-of-factly.
I know for some parents, these issues are hard to discuss. Fortunately, the internet is a great resource, with ideas on how and when to approach these subjects. Among the helpful tips:
For more tips on discussing puberty with your pre-teen, consider these online articles:
-Talking to Kids about Purberty by KidsHealth from Nemours
-How to Talk to Girls about Puberty from Livestrong
-Puberty in Boys by Healthy Chats
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