When I was 10, I don’t think very many kids my age knew anything about that topic… I was behind even that curve, and knew nothing till I was TWELVE.
And back then, parents were mortified to discuss it.
But Elliott is 10 now… he’s been 10 since 2008.
Modern parents and kids usually start that discussion at age 4 or 5, not 10. There are books for preschoolers about pregnancy and anatomy..
It’s hard for me to believe that any 21st century middle schooler is still unfamiliar with at least the science part of the birds and the bees… and by then he might know a few biological facts his parents don’t.
I doubt the teacher is asking him to gather the type of information Peter is worried about…
But yes… there are even lots of apps for that!
Most are for teens and adults, but I’ve heard of a couple for kids.
It’s suggested that kids and parents view them together… but you know that often doesn’t happen.
When I was in Junior High (yes I’m that old) and on the AV squad, we were asked to set up a film for the Girl Scout meeting and then leave the auditorium. We were not to stay. Being curious we secretly climbed up to the catwalk in the ceiling to where the spotlights were to see what this forbidden film was all about. It was a film about puberty. We looked at each other and said “we already know this stuff” so we quietly left fully appreciating why our presents was not be desired.
One of my aunts was a sex therapist. I had access to her library. But had to discuss all reading with her. And any and all video. Another sex therapist in her building was Edie Falco’s mother. I saw a lot of her previous work. She appreciated my compliments on it.
The real joke is that your kids probably know more about sex than you do. Not necessarily in any practical sense, but they could probably define most of the nouns and verbs, however informal.
Templo S.U.D. almost 5 years ago
know of any parents who are really that pervious discussing such a topic?
Tigressy almost 5 years ago
Tony asked, about 9 hours ago
Do you have an app for this?
No – I prefer my browser.
GROG Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Certainly you can come up with some B.S. story without using an app. And no, I don’t have an app for that.
fuzzbucket Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Try a youtube video.
SusanSunshine Premium Member almost 5 years ago
When I was 10, I don’t think very many kids my age knew anything about that topic… I was behind even that curve, and knew nothing till I was TWELVE.
And back then, parents were mortified to discuss it.
But Elliott is 10 now… he’s been 10 since 2008.
Modern parents and kids usually start that discussion at age 4 or 5, not 10. There are books for preschoolers about pregnancy and anatomy..
It’s hard for me to believe that any 21st century middle schooler is still unfamiliar with at least the science part of the birds and the bees… and by then he might know a few biological facts his parents don’t.
I doubt the teacher is asking him to gather the type of information Peter is worried about…
But yes… there are even lots of apps for that!
Most are for teens and adults, but I’ve heard of a couple for kids.
It’s suggested that kids and parents view them together… but you know that often doesn’t happen.
Knightman Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Bees? Birds? Wha!!! I thought it was just SEX!!!
Michael G. almost 5 years ago
There’s no app called “Now that you’re a 37 year-old grandparent”.
nosirrom almost 5 years ago
When I was in Junior High (yes I’m that old) and on the AV squad, we were asked to set up a film for the Girl Scout meeting and then leave the auditorium. We were not to stay. Being curious we secretly climbed up to the catwalk in the ceiling to where the spotlights were to see what this forbidden film was all about. It was a film about puberty. We looked at each other and said “we already know this stuff” so we quietly left fully appreciating why our presents was not be desired.
cuzinron47 almost 5 years ago
I’m sure Elliot knows all about that stuff, he just likes to see his Dad squirm.
MissScarlet Premium Member almost 5 years ago
The talk you really need to have is STDs, alcohol and drug use. Not necessarily at the same time.
Teto85 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
One of my aunts was a sex therapist. I had access to her library. But had to discuss all reading with her. And any and all video. Another sex therapist in her building was Edie Falco’s mother. I saw a lot of her previous work. She appreciated my compliments on it.
AndrewSihler almost 5 years ago
The real joke is that your kids probably know more about sex than you do. Not necessarily in any practical sense, but they could probably define most of the nouns and verbs, however informal.
Plods with ...™ almost 5 years ago
And for the 2th of March’s QotD:
Are you outraged?
Why yes I am.