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[jeanne]

Hi Echoes,

Besides talking with my sons, I got this neat book for them (geared towards teenagers) to explain the stuff they didn't want to discuss with me - and told them they could ask me any questions that might arise. I can't remember the name, but will see if they still have it and let you know. The other thing I did - once they were about 13 I let them spend time with our family doctor alone, and reminded them each time that the doctor was there for them and would not share with me any private conversation. I don't know if they ever took advantage of that, but at least they knew.

And the shaving - they figured that out for themselves - I don't recall my husband teaching them anything about that. Plus we bought them electric shavers when the time came.

Enjoy your son - soon enough he'll be grown!
jeanne

[Echoes]

Hi Echoes,

Besides talking with my sons, I got this neat book for them (geared towards teenagers) to explain the stuff they didn't want to discuss with me - and told them they could ask me any questions that might arise. I can't remember the name, but will see if they still have it and let you know. The other thing I did - once they were about 13 I let them spend time with our family doctor alone, and reminded them each time that the doctor was there for them and would not share with me any private conversation. I don't know if they ever took advantage of that, but at least they knew.

And the shaving - they figured that out for themselves - I don't recall my husband teaching them anything about that. Plus we bought them electric shavers when the time came.

Enjoy your son - soon enough he'll be grown!
jeanne

Thanks jeanne, I appreciate this very much...and I also read back up and saw Ruby's post listing a couple books.