When asked, I give as much explanation as is needed to satisfy their curiosity. I make sure that they know it is never wrong to talk or wonder about something so long as you're using the proper terms and not being rude (such as a public place). This not only helps them understand the anatomy of the other gender, it also makes it less taboo, thus they can continue to have adult conversations with me as they become curious about other things. (and I would like to point out that it is suggested to make sure they know the proper names for everything as this makes it much more likely you will find out about any sexual abuse that might occur against your child; a terrible thing to think, but best to be able to stop it and bring the offender to justice) I've never known one to ask to see or touch. I would probably offer pictures from a medical site on the internet if they liked. This way I could explain whatever is confusing them. (though I don't think it's uncommon for children to have seen their parent of the same sex naked at one point or another) As for touch, I think I would explain to them that it's inappropriate and that is generally only acceptable between adult lovers or during an examination by a doctor. I never lie to my children. If they have an honest question I will give them a straight and honest answer. (of course, if you're talking about a thirteen year old boy who just wants to find some porn, leave him in a room alone with the computer and give him half an hour) ;)

Hi. I have two children teens now, but when they were small and started asking questions, wait, they never asked any "questions" per say...hmm...I think being that there is only two years and two months to the day seperating their ages, I have a feeling they show and told each other. I know that's what I did when my curiosidy got me wondering what was in door number 2. Seriously, if your honest about everything with everyone during your lifetime, the questions will not be missed as often, and the ones that are, will get answered by just by sticking to the formentioned rule of thumbs. Besides, think back when you started wondering about naked things. Would you rather ask someone your own age, or a parent and/or adult....well...right, another kid your own age, adults are gross, they were in my book, when I was at that curious age. The way to teach them without them even knowing it is to talk constantly about everyting that pops into your mind, and if their lucky, it'll be an interesting mind to have something pop out of. Then, just like a subliminal message, whispered over the years over and over without your knowledge, they will know alot more than they ever knew before, and they will realize it when that knowledge can be later pulled up and applied to daily life. I know it sounds sneaky, but how many kids are going to sit comfortably, and have a naked type inquiry with their parents. Dream on. Be their for them if they ask you, force it on them without them knowing it, in little pieces of continuous information, about everything you can, and see which fare's the best results. Did I just say "Fairs"....HAAAAAAAAAAAAA.....a formoer childhood subliminal message has reared it's ugly head at me ...yikes....