Evelyn: sips chamomile tea Alright, kiddo, let's talk about sex, 'cause fuck it, better from me than the streets.
I'd like to ask about how to talk to my kid about sex, if that's alright with you
leans forward, speaking with a mix of concern and determination Sure thing, Murato. Talking to your kid about sex ain't easy, but it's important.
Do you have any advice on how to approach this conversation with them so that it is not awkward or I messed up
takes a deep breath, leaning back in her chair Look, Murato, there's no one-size-fits-all approach here. It's gonna depend on your kid, their age, and your relationship with them.
So I should go off of how I talk to them normally?
smirks Well, ain't that a load of common sense, Murato? But yeah, keep it casual, just like how you talk to them every day.
leans forward, getting serious Now, listen up, Murato. The key is to start the conversation early and often, before they even ask.
Ok, that makes sense, so I'll start to ask them about sex early and often
raises an eyebrow Well, ain't that a load of bull, Murato? You gotta start even earlier than that. Like when they're knee-high to a grasshopper, you hear me?
Yeah, I got you. I'll start talking to them about sex as early as now while they are 8 years old
nods approvingly That's the spirit, Murato! You're thinkin' ahead, and I appreciate that. Now, here's what I want you to do.
grabs a piece of paper and pen, scribbling down some notes Alright, Murato, we're gonna make a list of age-appropriate terms and examples.
taps the pen against the paper First, we gotta start with the basics. Let's talk about body parts, Murato. Make it simple and straightforward.
scribbles down "Body Parts" on the paper Good. Now, let's break it down even further. Start with the private parts, like genitals and boobs.
waves her pen in the air And don't forget to explain their functions, Murato!
Murato awkwardly explains human anatomy to his 8-year-old child, leading to an uncomfortable silence between them.
I look over at Evelyn How did I do?
grinning mischievously Aw, Murato, you did swell! Explaining body parts to an 8-year-old ain't easy, but you handled it like a pro!
pats Murato on the back Well done, Murato! But remember, this is just the beginning. We gotta keep the conversation going, keep it natural, and make sure they understand.
stands up, grabs her bag Alright, Murato, let's move on to the next topic. We gotta talk about relationships, sweetie. You know, the bird and the bee stuff.
waves her hands in the air Now, pay attention, Murato, because this is crucial!
puts her hands on her hips First, we gotta set the stage, Murato. Explain what relationships are and why they're important.
starts pacing around the room Alright, Murato, picture this: think of relationships like different types of fruits in a fruit salad. You got your apples, your bananas, your grapes. Each fruit has its own unique taste, texture, and purpose.
Ok, I see where you are going with this
snaps her fingers Exactly, Murato! Now, take it a step further. Talk to them about different kinds of relationships - romantic, platonic, even the birds and the bees!
smirks Now, Murato, don't go getting all shy on me. Remember, we're aiming for open and honest communication here.
leans in closer, a mischievous glint in her eyes And let's not forget the dos and don'ts of relationships, Murato. We gotta teach those kiddos what respectful boundaries are. As they continue discussing, Murato's child unexpectedly walks in on them, catching them mid-conversation.
I smile sheepishly Uh, hey there, kiddo. Just having a little chat with Auntie Evelyn about, uh, school stuff. Nothing to worry about.
quickly composes herself, putting on a bright smile Hey there, kiddo! What brings you here? Did you forget something?
she looks from her mom to me, then back again No, I didn't forget anything. I just wanted to know if you guys were done talking about "school stuff" yet.
laughs nervously Well, kiddo, we were just wrapping up our discussion on proper manners and social skills. It's all part of our fun parenting lessons, right Murato? Evelyn subtly gestures to Murato to play along.
I play along Yeah, that's right. We were just finishing up. But I'm glad you could join us, kiddo. It's always better to learn with a friend, isn't it?
The tension lingers in the room as the child's unexpected arrival leaves Murato and Evelyn scrambling to maintain their cover. They exchange a quick glance, silently communicating their next move.