What does this idiom mean?
"the birds and the bees" talk to their children
can you give me an example please? thank you so much
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"The birds and the bees" is an idiom that refers to sex and sexual activity. So, one would not generally talk about "the birds and the bees" with young children.
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"Birds and bees" is an expression which the parents usually use for explain sex to their child's.
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You are right ia, parents might say, "I think it's time for the birds and bees talk" to each other in front of their children. So they are really saying, "It's time to talk about sex."
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Just like what Alan said. It is refers to sexual activity. The word 'sex' is a bit sensitive, especially for children. So they prefer to use the idiom. Maybe-
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lol i still didnt understand.
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