One thing I notice that we struggle with is the idea of telling our children about sex.
When is it too early and when is it too late?
It's being reported that in China there is a book for Grade 2 students, and onward, that explains not only sex, but sexual orientations and sexual abuse and assault.
"Some Weibo users have agreed with the mother's assessment, believing that the information and images in the books could damage their young children psychologically. "The picture showing the man and woman having sex is absolutely unacceptable!" wrote one netizen." K. Tan
In my experience, I can't remember the age I was first told but I do remember when we taught about the sexual purposes of the body part in primary school it was like nothing for me.
When kids were giggling I was ready to move because "meh i knew this already."
See my parents, especially mommy, wasn't the type to hide things from me.
She was hella prepared if I do say so myself.
Periods wasn't a surprise either , she was the straight forward mom.
I don't know how she knew when I should know but she knew
And as I grew sexual orientation was a little different seeing as I am Chrisitian and we are taught that it's basically a no no
However I can say my mother also grew me to be a woman who would try not to judge and could think for herself
And so as I grew up with the thought that I don't see it ... it's not my business but ofc in my time I wasn't seeing it as often.
With that being said we are in an age where these things are exposed to children even earlier than we'd like.
Keeping them in the dark could just confuse them and leaves them to try and gain understanding in places that quite frankly are not the best.
People have their opinion and we can't tell them how to raise their kids but don't ya think it would be a good idea to take that book and have a convo with your child.
Orrr you can just risk them finding out a different way
Find the story : K. Tan.China introduces surprisingly progressive sex education curriculum for kids, some parents freak out. http://shanghaiist.com/2017/03/06/comprehensive-sexuality-education.php. Retrieved 03.07.2017
