You know your kid.

I told both of my kids when they were 4 and 6. At that time it did not really register what it all meant. They just knew that their dad had a boy friend. Previous to this I had talks with the boys about sexuality (on their level). The question came up when were watching the news or something and a boy kissed a boy. (A man kissed a man). They asked me what happened. I told them that some boys want girlfriends and some girls want boyfriends, but that some boys like boys and some girls like girls and that is why they saw a boy kiss a boy. When I came out to them, I was able to reference that previous conversation.

Whether I had that conversation or not, I would have still told them, on an age appropriate level. After telling them, I stayed open, and continue to stay open to any questions that they may currently have. Never under-estimate what a kid can handle. You will just have to judge for yourself in knowing your kid.

I believe in being honest with my kids. If I am not honest with them and constantly hold things back, then I am teaching them that it is OK to be dishonest with me. I told them and they had questions, but they are happy that I told them.

You know your kid.