I belong to a parenting forum and there was a thread about a 10 yr old girl getting pregnant. This topic was prompted by that thread and I wanted to hear other's opinions A lot of people were stating that girls should be taught about sex and what it means when they get their first period- that can be anywhere from age 9 to 16. I taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders for a few years. A lot of them knew more about sex then I did when I was 16 or older!


That brings me to my question, when should we start teaching children about sex? What is your opinion? Seasoned Moms- how did/do you handle it?


My personal opinion... sex education is an ongoing thing. It should begin when children first start to realize that there are differences between boys and girls. They should be taught the body parts and taught that they are private. As the children ask questions, answer them honestly. Teach them that it is ok to talk about it but that sex is something special. Young children are curious but they don't want a real detailed answer. Answers can be watered down to fit their maturity level without lying to them.

Please, tell me what you think of this matter?