I responded to a post today under Due Dates entitled Young Girls And Pregnancy. The poster was in my opinion, rightly concerned about the sheer number of teens on this site who at 12, 13 and 14 are pregnant. She suggested we offer advice to teens. I was surprised by the responses as most simply agreed that this is a problem and/or condemned teens for having sex. As a mother and advocate of preparedness through knowledge, I responded that whether we like it or not, kids will experiment with their sexuality, so aside from advising them to simply not do, we need to inform them on safe practises in the event they choose to have sex or sexual contact. I also provided information as I know it on safe sex practises. I believe that regardless of age, sexual experimentation of some sort or another will happen during one's lifetime, whether it be as a young teen or a newlywed. I would like to know if you have, and at what age, along with how much information, you have provided your children to prepare them for the wonders and the dangers of sex. ↓
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