Boys Will Be Boys, but They May Be Hitting Puberty Faster Than Their Dads

I see this is going to pose a real problem for us. After all like they don't need to be looking after girls any earlier than they are. Http://bit.ly/dailysample

I wouldn't say 10 is too young. I'm 20 and my school started sex ed when I was 10 and I started puberty at 11. You're right, this is scary that puberty is happening younger and younger, but for kids who start it early, you can't reverse it. So work with what you've got and make it as easy and safe for them, even if it's uncomfortable for you.

To vid and all really:
"I am not sure if 10 would be the appropriate age, but I "knew" the basics about the facts of life by the age of 10 anyway. "

10 might actually be pushing too late anymore. This is especially true in the areas where sex education consists of scare tactics and little information (like my school). By family, I knew all of the facts by 8 years old...partially due to a pbs program my grandmother had me watch. In school, we got no relevant info until 11th grade. And this was a school that took all of the area's pregnant teens. I'm sure you can imagine how prevalent they were.

I am of the mind that earlier education is better. Sure, be less specific with younger children...but seriously, be honest and maybe one day accidental pregnancies will be far fewer than they are now.

Gary, get over yourself. Accidental pregnancies happen because boys tell girls they love them and refuse to wear condoms. Speaking of anyone you know? :-)

@MotorCityMama- Actually, I agree with Grey. Information is empowering, by teaching girls young what sex is and about contraception and how to protect themselves, we can remove the mystery from sex and give them the ability to refuse altogether or say, "condom or blue balls, you decide."

Um, STDs? That's a huge health drawback and is definitely something to be concerned about with oral sex. Better to teach kids about safer ways to prevent STDs and pregnancy than oral sex.

Hmmmm....feminist alert.

Every parent should give their child a book that explains every change their body is going through during puberty BEFORE it starts to happen. (Any parent with half a brain should be able to tell when puberty is beginning.) If a parent is there to discuss the things the child has questions about, defines all of the things that can and will probably happen with irresponsible sex, and explains what masturbation is all about, the child will be less likely to feel the need to have sex with someone.

ummm not feminist alert you idiot, FAIRNESS alert. Why is it feminist to expect a return favor? Is it also feminist that I might like to orgasm as often as my male partner? And neesee is right! There are STDs that can be contracted by oral sex. Let's see, all bacterial STDs (like Syphilis, gonorrhea, Chlamydia) and let's not forget herpes. Yes, oral herpes can be contracted on the penis or vulva. How'd you like to have cold sores on your penis from a blow job? Doesn't seem so safe anymore does it? The truth is oral sex, like intercourse and anal as well, carry much of the same risks. So don't go around proposing oral sex as a "safe alternative." It's not and shame on anyone who is stupid enough (or foolish enough to ignore what they know) to believe (and act) otherwise.

Gary, You're rambling. Did you look down at your penis again and discover you haven't hit puberty yet?

Not everyone is the same. I didn't masturbate or cum until I was well into 9th grade. The only difference that I can state is that I grew up (as an Army brat) overseas, but that shouldn't make any diff since my diet and culture were the same. Hell, if I had remained on the base, I could've been in West Tapioca, TN for all that matter.