Puberty questions: a private conversation planner
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This is an optional conversation aid for a child or young person and a trusted adult. There is no need to complete it together or share every answer. Keep completed copies private.
How I would prefer to ask
- Talking while we do something else.
- Writing a question down.
- Looking at a reliable page together.
- Speaking to another trusted adult or health professional.
- My preference: ____________________
Something I want to understand
- A question about body changes: ____________________
- A question about feelings or privacy: ____________________
- Something I have heard and want checked: ____________________
- Something I am not ready to discuss: ____________________
The adult can say: “Thank you for asking. If I do not know, we can find a reliable answer.”
Practical things that could help
- A supply or item I would like available: ____________________
- Where it can be kept privately and accessibly: ____________________
- How I can ask for replacements: ____________________
- A school arrangement I need explained: ____________________
Find the right person
- Trusted adult I could speak with: ____________________
- How to contact the school nurse or GP if needed: ____________________
- A reliable resource we have chosen together: ____________________
Parent Club’s puberty guidance offers a starting point for adults. Seek health advice for worries about development or pain.
Our privacy agreement
- Something the adult will do to respect privacy: ____________________
- How we will explain any need to seek further help: ____________________
No teasing, comparisons or sharing personal questions as family entertainment. A young person can change their mind about when and how they want to talk.
For ideas to use alongside this resource, read Talking about puberty: small, straightforward conversations.
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