Daughter caught us having sex.. Should we have the talk with her now?

I'm 27, and my fiance is 29. We had our daughter in high school. She's 12 now.

We were at our house. Our daughter walked in on us while we are completely naked. Our daughter then says "What are you doing?" with a confused look on her face. It was so awkward for us both. My fiance told me in code words "It's time for the talk."

Is our child old enough for the talk now from us two?
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Most Helpful Guys

  • She is 12. That is old enough. Even if younger, the situation requires you giving her some information and explanation. Although I am confused that she is 12 and would be confused by that. Surely by now she knows what couples do just by talking with her peers. But the two of you should sit down and plan what you are going to talk about, but be prepared for her to take the conversation anywhere.

    • Thank you for MHGuy. 😀

  • She has to know. Maybe she just said that because she was shocked. Not because she doesn’t know you were having sex. I mean she knows she has a mom & dad and that the stork did not deliver her.

    Sure, have the talk but you probably should of had the talk when she was 7 to 10.

Most Helpful Girls

  • I was 4 when my parents first gave me the talk, I couldn’t remember it so it was unlikely I really understood or cared but I don’t see anything wrong with it. I got comprehensive sex ed from school since around 10 so it’s fine.

  • I think now's a good time for the talk, she'll be starting pubert soon if she hasn't already and will be learning about it in school soon (unless she's in a school without sex ed)

  • Our son burst into our bedroom mid session and started yelling at us.
    We spoke to him the following day, a bit awkward.

    • We will have the talk with her tonight.. She'll be in junior high next year.

  • She’s old enough. Besides, she’s already gotten an unwanted preview.

    • Funny. So many people want to see porn, live or recorded, but when it is your own parents... ewwwwww!

    • True lol, I can’t imagine if someone were to find a video of their parents online either. I’m sure that’s happened before and I’m sure it’s even worse!

    • It was so awkward talking to her today. She doesn't want to think of us having sex. Well that's how you came into the world sweetie.

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  • 12? She's about to be a teenager. You better give her the talk before she hears it from her classmates.

  • She's definitely old enough for the talk, and likely already knows a little about sex from her peers, media, school, etc.

  • You most definitely should have the sex talk with her. It's a part of life (that sometimes results in another life) that she just needs to know about!

    And, if it was me getting walked in on, if it was okay with my partner I would just explain it right then and there, not even stopping to put clothes on. (well, maybe underpants, but nothing else) She will eventually have to learn about those parts anyway. :)

  • yes she defo is old enough

  • She's 12 & still doesn't know about that?

    • She knows now

    • @Chrysis Right?

  • Yeah, you're busted. It's time for the talk whether she's ready or not:) Would've been easier just to lock the door.

  • Likely she already knows what you were doing :P

  • She forced your hand. Good luck m8

  • Yeah. It's a good idea. She's going to find out soon anyway from sex ed

  • She's TWELVE? And you're only 27?

    • I will turn 28 tommorow. Had her at 16, wife was 17

  • 12 may be too late. But you definitely should have the talk and soon.

    • We should have done this sooner. Being a young parent was difficult and we were kids ourselves

  • Yes she's old enough n

  • Id hate to be u right now 😂

    • Tell me about it lol

  • Yeah

  • Definitely, most primary schools teach basics in about year 5 or 6.