5 Essentials for Talking to Your Kids About Sex
David White shares five essentials for talking to your kids about sex: work out any unresolved sexual issues in your own life, proactively engage your kids in multiple conversations, start positive, explain that the motivation for chastity is love for Christ, and finally, remember that your marriage is the most important sex education you can give your children.
Talking to Your Kids About Sex is one of the most valuable investments you can make in their spiritual and emotional development. It’s not just a one-time event—it’s a lifelong dialogue that begins early and grows deeper over time. Parents shouldn’t wait until puberty or a crisis arises. By laying a foundation of truth and love through age-appropriate conversations, you prepare your children to navigate a sexually broken culture with confidence and clarity.
Honesty is essential. Kids can sense discomfort or avoidance, and that can make them hesitant to come to you with questions or struggles. When you’re real about the awkwardness and willing to acknowledge your own journey, it builds trust. Talking to Your Kids About Sex isn’t about having perfect words—it’s about creating a safe space rooted in truth, grace, and open communication.
Finally, don’t underestimate the power of modeling. Your marriage, your relationships, your daily choices—these are the most vivid lessons your children will absorb. Talking to Your Kids About Sex means living out what you teach. Let them see that honoring Christ in all areas of life, including sexuality, is both possible and life-giving.
The content of this video is based on David White’s new book, God, You & Sex: A Profound Mystery, which is available now. When you buy God, You & Sex from Harvest USA, 100% of your purchase will benefit our ministry.
