'Daddy, where do children come from?'

[spencer]

Has this question ever popped up in the middle of nowhere while with your kid(s)? What would be your perfect answer or what would quickly pop into your head?

 

[stayathomepaul]

There is no one perfect answer. The answer to that depends on how old the child is. I always try to be honest but also only cover what is appropriate for the age. I do not want to scare them for life or make them think it is bad. But I do not want to tell them too much too soon.

 

[Jeff]

My son has actually just figured it out, the easy part that is. He has 2 aunts and mom that are all pregnant at the same time and 2 of the 3 have had the babies this month. So he knows they come out of girls. That is all he needs to know as he is too young yet.

 

[Tyler]

I just tell my kids that they come from mommy's tummy and that is all they need to know yet. When they are teens I will actually explain to them the real way it happens and what not to do when they are so young.

 

[Dave]

Like the others have said it depends on the age. If my 16 year old nephew or niece asked I would tell them a adult version, but if it were my 5 year old niece I would give an answer like Tyler gave!