Guitar's Cry
Disciple of Pan
I would guess no more than normal.
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I would guess no more than normal.
Guitar's Cry
Disciple of Pan
How old are junior high school boys in Italy?
VoidCat
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it's called middle school. 11-13 years
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It's possible. But I dont think likely I dont know too many 12 year olds having sex.
Now, this person I resent -- and the fact that this person teaches children is, in my opinion, wrong, wrong and wrong. (She has been removed from the classroom, by the way.)
However, I also think that this individual has a very real mental illness, and that is a very different thing than transsexuality or tranvestism.
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Blame entertainment for that. What happened to the sweet love songs?
Father Heathen
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What an odd non sequitur.
Father Heathen
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Hence why education is important.
Father Heathen
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Someone flunked biology class.
Nonsense!
Progression of Normal Sexual Development
Normal sexual development happens gradually and the process can vary among children. Just because a child's development is slower or faster than others does not mean something is wrong. Children have different characteristics, temperament and experiences; families have different values and practices. The following are meant to be guidelines only.
Preschool.
Young children are generally curious about their bodies and explore them. Touching their own sexual body parts is common and normal. Children are also curious about adult bodies and may try to touch adult sexual body parts, such as their mother's breasts. Children this age may be interested in bathroom activities and enjoy talking about or watching them. At about age four or five sexual behavior becomes more social. Children may play games such as "Doctor" in which they look at and touch one another's sexual body parts. By age five, most children have asked some questions about sex, such as where babies come from, physical differences between males and females, body organs and functions, and the coming of another baby.
Grade School.
Children continue their interest in their bodies, but by this age they are more aware of the social rules for sexual talk and behavior. They also develop a sense of modesty and can be very sensitive to being seen undressed or bathing. As a result, sexual behavior is more likely to be hidden from adults. On the other hand, children may have heard sexual terms and slang for body parts, and enjoy saying dirty words to get a reaction. Telling dirty jokes or saying sexual words can be a source of amusement.
It is not unusual for children to play sex games with other children or masturbate (touching their sexual body parts). Children also become increasingly curious about adult sexual behavior. By age 10, many children are showing the first signs of puberty, and their interest in what this means increases. https://depts.washington.edu/uwhatc...al Behaviors/Sexual Behavior and Children.pdf
Twilight Hue
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I kind of feel that if people are going to be protected as a class, then this person should have all the benefits that a particular class protection provides.
What makes this person different warranting an exception to the rule?
VoidCat
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It was mentioned in my early childhood development college class that sexual development begins in the womb. Hang on it was a very interesting article the class provided let me see if I can find it.
Guitar's Cry
Disciple of Pan
It's a lower percentage than older teens but does happen:
"According to nationally representative 2009 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance (YRBS) data, 32% of ninth graders had initiated sexual intercourse—8% before the age of 13."
Sexual Intercourse and Oral Sex Among Public Middle School Students: Prevalence and Correlates
"Similarly, a higher percentage of males who had sexual intercourse for the first time at 15 to 16 years of age, at 93 percent, and at 17 to 19 years of age, at 91 percent, reported using a method of contraception the first time they had sex, compared to those who were 14 years of age and younger, 78 percent."
www.upi.com/amp/Health_News/2020/05/06/CDC-40-of-US-teens-are-sexually-active/8811588709258/
The good news is the rates are going down:
"Notably, the decline in mean sex partners has been steeper for younger teens; the average sexually-active ninth grader has had sex with two others, compared to 2.64 for a twelfth grader. In 1991, those figures were 2.88 and 3.07, respectively—both higher numbers and a much smaller gap."
Fewer American High Schoolers Having Sex Than Ever Before
I think it's important to acknowledge (as also discussed in the last article) the role that media has in making sexuality seem a bigger problem than it actually is for teens. For instance, stigmatization of gender nonconformity appears to be a political and media-driven boogeyman rather than an actual danger, especially since that danger is more of a personal culture choice.
Meanwhile, firearm deaths have become the number one killer of youth:
Child and Teen Firearm Mortality in the U.S. and Peer Countries
VoidCat
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@Estro Felino @Evangelicalhumanist
https://www.coursehero.com/study-gu...ment/physical-development-in-early-childhood/
Sexual Development in Early Childhood
Historically, children have been thought of as innocent or incapable of sexual arousal (Aries, 1962). A more modern approach to sexuality suggests that the physical dimension of sexual arousal is present from birth. That said, it seems to be the case that the elements of seduction, power, love, or lust that are part of the adult meanings of sexuality are not present in sexual arousal at this stage. In contrast, sexuality begins in childhood as a response to physical states and sensation and cannot be interpreted as similar to that of adults in any way (Carroll, 2007).
Infancy
Boys and girls are capable of erections and vaginal lubrication even before birth (Martinson, 1981). Arousal can signal overall physical contentment and stimulation that accompanies feeding or warmth. Infants begin to explore their bodies and touch their genitals as soon as they have sufficient motor skills. This stimulation is for comfort or to relieve tension rather than to reach orgasm (Carroll, 2007).
Early Childhood
Self-stimulation is common in early childhood for both boys and girls. Curiosity about the body and about others’ bodies is a natural part of early childhood as well. Consider this example. A mother is asked by her young daughter: “So it’s okay to see a boy’s privates as long as it’s the boy’s mother or a doctor?” The mother hesitates a bit and then responds, “Yes. I think that’s alright.” “Hmmm,” the girl begins, “When I grow up, I want to be a doctor!” Hopefully, this subject is approached in a way that teaches children to be safe and know what is appropriate without frightening them or causing shame.
As children grow, they are more likely to show their genitals to siblings or peers, and to take off their clothes and touch each other (Okami et al., 1997). Masturbation is common for both boys and girls. Boys are often shown by other boys how to masturbate, but girls tend to find out accidentally. Boys masturbate more often and touch themselves more openly than do girls (Schwartz, 1999).
Hopefully, parents respond to this without undue alarm and without making the children feel guilty about their bodies. Instead, messages about what is going on and the appropriate time and place for such activities help the child learn what is appropriate.
Parents should take the time to speak with their children about when it is appropriate for other people to see or touch them. Many experts suggest that this should occur as early as age 3, and of course the discussion should be appropriate for the child's age. One way to help a young child understand inappropriate touching is to discuss "bathing suit areas." Kids First, Inc. suggests discussing the following: “No one should touch you anywhere your bathing suit covers. No one should ask you to touch them somewhere that their bathing suit covers. No one should show you a part of their or someone else’s bodies that their bathing suit covers.” Further, instead of talking about good or bad touching, talk about safe and unsafe touching. This way children will not feel guilty later on when that sort of touching is appropriate in a relationship.[8]
VoidCat
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Let me rephrase. Not likely as in not common. Thats what I meant didnt know how to word it.
I knew that I liked boys -- and what I wanted to do with them -- by the time I was 5 or 6. I first caused an 18 year old guy to have an orgasm when I was 8.
VoidCat
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I had this happened in the toddler classroom...so I was pottying a male student. I have to keep the bathroom door open when I potty the 2 year olds. This female student walks up to the door points to the male student's junk and goes: Eww what is that? Me: it's a penis and it's part of his body. Dont call it eww that is rude. Go play over there*points away from the male student to another area of the classroom* Female student: I got to pee Me: wait till he's done then
Two year olds are already aware of sex differences most the time by that age. it dont take much to explain it to them.
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Guitar's Cry
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Father Heathen
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It's funny how conservatives are willing to trample the first amendment to "protect kids" by banning drag shows and LGBT books.
But they won't touch the 2nd amendment to actually protect kids from their leading cause of death: Child and Teen Firearm Mortality in the U.S. and Peer Countries | KFF
But they won't touch the 2nd amendment to actually protect kids from their leading cause of death: Child and Teen Firearm Mortality in the U.S. and Peer Countries | KFF