The big question.
My children are small, but I am already dreading the big question: “Where did I come from?” We have already had several related questions since, 1) I have very observant children and my husband and I do not have qualms about being bare in front of them, 2) my two oldest are boys and are fascinated with their own genitalia, and 3) my oldest children were very mindful of my changing body and the expectation of a sister when I was pregnant with my youngest.
I am not sure exactly how we will field these questions yet, but I hope to do so openly and to have already fostered a safe environment for our children to ask questions. They may still be traumatized, because I think most children are when they figure out that that is how they were able to come to this earth.
My parents were very open with us and they used the book Where Did I Come From? by Peter Mayle and I thought it was helpful, I guess? I will probably use it with my own children.
Fortunately, I have a few years to figure this one out. And with all parenting, relying on the Spirit to help your children learn is always the best way to do things.
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