If you are like most parents it’s easy to wait to have The Talk till there is a reason to talk about it, growing up is getting harder and harder these days, and it’s happening a lot sooner than it once did. Many times parents believe that conversations about the birds and the bees aren't necessary until a child has questions or has signs of physical development. The fact is, however, that some kids simply will never ask these types of questions. Your child is getting a sex education daily from the media, television, Internet, and their peers. You simply cannot be the only one not talking to them. Parents should not wait to talk to their kids till their child has questions, or for school to do it during the 5th-grade puberty video. Instead, look for opportunities to share your beliefs and values about sex and growing up in everyday life.