Strollerderby

I think that (and experts in the field of sexuality education agree) children should understand where babies come from by age 5. Body/health/sex talks should occur from day one.

i dont see a problem with it. I would hope that parents would be doing this with their kids. but since all parents are not that diligent, i do see the reason for having it done at school. as long as they are not going to into depth with the younger kids, and they are teaching safe sex to the older ones, not abstinence.

I'm with Amber.

In try to answer any questions as openly and honestly as I can, in a way I think is appropriate to my children's level of understanding. It's hard to walk the line between not confusing or overwhelming them and feeling as though I am censoring, which is not my intention...

This begs the question, does anyone have any tips on the best sex education books to guide parents in their discussions with preschoolers?

BTW, I lived in the UK for twleve years and was present during a Chlamydia outbreak, during which I couldn't count the number of people I heard asking, 'What's Chlamydia?'. Let's hope they improve the quality of their sex education, not just the age at which it begins!

When I was around 6, one of my brothers came home with some wacky stories about how babies were made.  Concerned, my mother sat us all down and gave us the basic sex talk (one that we got again more than once).  At the time my elder brother was 9 and my younger brother was 4.  I've always thought she handled the whole thing frankly and sensitively.

I think it is important to take into account the child being taught. My mom read me a book about sex and babies when I was 5. I was disgusted. I had nightmares. And then I was extremely curious. I did not want or need this information so young. I feel it took some of my innocence. (My mom did the best she could and I don't fault her one bit.)

I always balk at these ideas because I like to teach these issues at home when my kids are ready.

I would like to see better sex ed at an earlier age with limitations.

eloh: What is wrong with teaching abstinence and birth control as two viable options. I don't think it should be one or the other. Who would argue that abstinence is not the best choice for a high schooler? However, if you are not going to choose that here are some things you should know...

I think sex education for children starting as early as 4 years of age is absolutely necessary, whether it comes from parents (ideally) an/or from qualified teachers, We can't leave the teaching of such important info, starting with the birds and bees, to uninformed "other" youngsters on the street in in the schoolyard. The best book to use when teaching the facts Of life to children is without a doubt HOW BABIES ARE MADE. It's been around for quite some time--successfully--and is still better than any book printed before or after its release.

my son is only two right now and I want to be sure that he knows how to protect himself and his partners when he starts to have sex.  I even contemplated making a mobile of condoms over his crib. lol.