Originally Posted by Felix

I have four kids. I can tell you, at 8 and 9 years old, they are already hearing from friends at school what they "think" sex is and sexuality. Both of my eldest sons, 8 and 11 years old, know exactly what sex is. Did I want to have that talk that early... not really, but they are both intelligent enough to understand it. In regards to homosexuality, that has already been brought up by both of them as well, and I've had that talk too.

Dak, although I agree that the ages you think you should talk to children about this stuff is about where I thought so as well..... if they are hearing inacurate information early, you've got to, as a parent correct them, regardless of how young they are. Now, as to how much detail you go into, that's another story. My kids know about sex, but for the purpose of procreation, and not for pleasure... that part of it I figure they will come to me about when they do become interested or have those types of feelings...

Oh, the joy of being a parent