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no_hypocrisy

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16. My mother waited until I was 11-1/2, the summer after fifth grade.

Sun May 6, 2018, 08:17 PM

May 2018

She didn't want me to learn about it in school first.

All went well with her explaining I would soon get my period. And she forgot she was talking to me. I gave her a barrage of questions and interrogatories that stymied her. She was flummoxed. She just wasn't making sense. Excuse the pun, but she aborted the talk, with a warning for me not to tell a word to my sister.

So that night, my nine year old sister insisted that I tell her what our mother told me. And I couldn't, not so much because of what I promised Mom, but because I really had no idea what she was talking about. I told my sister, "Mom says I'm going to bleed soon." Why, asked my sister. I dunno, I responded . . . . . .

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Having "The Chat" [View all] OnDoutside May 2018 OP

In my grandson's school they have the talk in 5th grade -- the kids are mostly 11 Nay May 2018 #1

Which matches us here. I think he has a point but what choice does he have ? OnDoutside May 2018 #2

Most schools allow parents to opt out of sex ed. I don't know about your nephew's Nay May 2018 #5

That's a fair point, it might be best if he calls into the school to find out OnDoutside May 2018 #6

It seems young to me.. whathehell May 2018 #3

Yes it's a bit strange...unless they are just talking about the body changes rather than OnDoutside May 2018 #7

Yeah, and unless I'm behind on things.. whathehell May 2018 #8

I'm sure there are exceptions, especially in a 300m population, but yes I would agree. OnDoutside May 2018 #9

back in the day, in sixth grade, our PE teachers gave us a chat on puberty... Thomas Hurt May 2018 #4

As a former elementary school teacher BigmanPigman May 2018 #10

Thanks, that's an interesting perspective. OnDoutside May 2018 #11

Not too young, JenniferJuniper May 2018 #12

"The chat" ideally should be an ongoing Phoenix61 May 2018 #13

It will be interesting how indepth they go with the Puberty talk. Maybe it is the first of a number OnDoutside May 2018 #14

The World's Most Interesting Man Bob Loblaw May 2018 #15

My mother waited until I was 11-1/2, the summer after fifth grade. no_hypocrisy May 2018 #16

My mom told me about periods when I was in 5th or 6th grade. bobbieinok May 2018 #17

Find out what they cover and tailor your talk accordingly. PoindexterOglethorpe May 2018 #18