At What Age Should Children be Taught about Condoms?

Question

Puberty starts at about 12 or 13. In the old days, people followed the teachings of the bible and saved sex until marriage, but with the rise of atheism, today's youths lose their virginity at young ages. The average age at which teens loose their virginity is 16, and a significant number of children aged 13 or so experience sex.

To prevent unwanted pregnancy or the spread of STDs, one of my friends who is a teacher believes that children should be taught early about how to use condoms. The reality is that almost all teenagers nowadays are highly sexual and this is the best way to protect them. My teacher friend plans to bring this issue up with the board of education, but at the moment we are having trouble deciding at what age the child should be exposed to condom education. Should they be taught as young as 10?

Answer 1

My kids began asking at age 10 what they were and what the purpose was. I told them. It only took a few moments. I spent years discussing with them the consequences of teenage pregnancies showing when opportunity arised via actual individuals in the town, media, movies, etc... the effects on the lives of those who are careless. I then spoke with them at length and continue to do so about Sex etc...
I am glad that I started at an early age. All of them are currently Abstaining by choice and not fear. They feel proud of their choice. They have a healthy outlook upon sex and don't view it as a dirty thing or something to be ashamed of. We answer any and all questions they may have.
It was a difficult topic to address initially but every bit as important as teaching them about stranger danger and drugs.
I agree that the 5th grade is when they should be introduced to the topic of their changing bodies. Someone will teach them and it is much better if they learn accurate information.
A limited amount of info should be taught at that age but reinforced and broadened as they grow thru the years.

Answer 2

13

Answer 3

I know that you are worried that you won't be a good mother and that you aren't doing something right. I think that you shouldn't tell her about sex. when you see her doing bad things with her barbies sa "no. we don't do that." or something. and I guess you really can't do anything about what she does when you aren't here. you could talk to her about it and tell her what it is and that it is wrong. (if you think it is.) I personally think that your views on sex are totally wrong. I think that sex and making love are basically the same thing, making love is a slang word for sex. I think that you should have sex when you are married and only when you are married because you can end up diseased and hurt. and pregnant. however you are the parent. I am 14 and I can't tell you how to teach your children. I don't think that you should teach her about sex yet. because I knew a kid who was taught about sex at that age. he went around telling everyone and it started a big thing. (even though his mom told him not to tell, he was nine. I agree that some sex ed isn't good. I wasn't ever taught how to put on a comdom and neither were my guy friends. I think it is great that you want to teach your daughter about it. I wish my mom did rather than just sending me off with all of the giggling girls and angry teachers. I would wait until she is 12 at the youngest. maybe before you could mention that certain things "we do not do in this family at this age." I wouldn't let her date til she was in high schoo. (14 or 15) because you just end up hurt and relationships last a week. but I do know in middle school kids dated and kept it a secret. so I guess you can say ok. but that you want to hear about it. maybe you could ask your other kids who are older. ask them what they think. do they remember that it was a little late? or too early? do they wish that you taught them more about something? or whatever? ask them if you want to. good luck!

Answer 4

I was about 10 when we learned about it in school. the only issue was, noly the boys learned abotu condoms, the girls just learned about pads and tampons.

10 wouldn't be bad- but at that age we should stress telling kids to wait and not just to choose.
I think kids really need hear the unbiased fact and potential risks.
also I think there has to be something for LGBTQ students- they need to use protection to.

and the 'rise of atheism' has nothing to do with more sex. read history books many people had sex before marriage and at young ages- they either faked virginity or hid it from parents, clergy, ect
but if you read history you find out that even clergy who preached against sex were having it left and right

Answer 5

9

Answer 6

I think 10 is a pretty good age to start teaching safe sex. I think school should also teach parenting and financial classes. My school starts teaches safe sex and abstinence in the 7th grade. but kids will do what they want. I'm 16 and have a one yr old girl and another on the way, sure i made some mistakes but i don't regret it because my school offers parenting classes to students and financial aid as well as educational financial classes. because of this i have stayed in high school and my boyfriend has a wonderful job which gets us along. we even have our own house (in his parents name till he turns 18). but the school can only help so much and no matter how much they teach, students still need help at home and they need to make their own decisions.

Answer 7

About 13 or 14 I don't know if the rise of atheism has to do with kids being sexuallly active younger and younger about 9th grade I think. I think it's great that your teacher wants to bring up this issue to the school board.

Answer 8

I was taught about condoms at 14....but perhaps 12 would be better now. I definately don't think 10 is a suitable age.

Answer 9

In my country we don't teach our kids about sex until it's time for the girl to get married which is around 14 years old. Then we give her a book telling her what sex is. And we don't have sex ed class in schools. As for the boys I'm not sure what they get taught. I just know that's how we treat the girls.

Answer 10

Now to all of you men out there, don't you think that it varies with gender. Personally i wouldnt want my daughter to even know why she would need a condomat anytime untill the beginnig of high school, and only then because i would want to make sure she didnt get pregnant IF she had sex.