Some nights, when a person is sleeping, extra sperm comes out of their penis. Nocturnal Emissions (wet dreams): These start when testicles start to make sperm. If the egg isn’t fertilized by sperm, the egg and the lining of the uterus leaves the body through the vagina ( menstruation) and the cycle starts all over again. This lining is where the fertilized egg would grow into a baby. To get ready for the fertilized egg, the uterus builds up a thick lining of blood and tissue. If this egg is fertilized by a male sperm, it grows into a baby. Menstruation: Sometime during puberty, a female’s body begins releasing 1 egg from their ovaries each month. Try to explain things in terms that they will understand. This will help them to understand that these changes are normal and healthy. Give your child the facts about their body and a basic understanding of puberty. Some children (mostly females) will start to notice the beginnings of puberty. If sexuality is something your family doesn’t talk about, your child may be more likely to believe stories they hear from others. It’s important to correct wrong information. Talk about sexual health (including sexuality and relationships)-it teaches your child that they can come to you for information. They’re starting to find out what they know. Your child’s getting information from all kinds of places, such as family, friends, teachers and the media.
Your child is becoming more emotional, more independent and has a good understanding of their place, as well as the place of others, within their world.
7, 8 and 9 Year Olds Understanding Your Child’s Development