"I think anyone dismissing this is severely underestimating the intelligence of our nation's youth, and denying them a chance to be what they are: citizens."
To answer your footnote question, the picture book "What Makes A Baby" by Cory Silverberg is fantastic for the "where do babies come from" question! It's incredibly inclusive of all types of pregnancy experiences. I've found it to be age-appropriate for my 3yo and 5yo (though your 8yo might have some more specific questions), and they love reading it!
We have this too - my partner is trans and we conceived using donor sperm, so I really loved the inclusive language. But I agree it's more suited to younger kids and your eight year old might need something more science based. Like any other social topic, early and often is best. Young kids don't get embarrassed about sex related topics so it's best to get started as soon as possible!
i'm not a parent , just an aunt, but all i can really say is just be honest with your kid? .. i don't recall asking the question myself but i Do distinctly remember at age 7 watching species 2 in theaters that easter with family, dinner and a movie was family tradition. i mention it cause well.. that was the first sex scene i seen. it was weird in its own way considering its a horror movie of sorts but sex is sex and there was plenty of it along with alien babies so ... while weird way to be exposed to that knowledge thats how i acquired it. every kid is different but idk i think just being honest would be the best route vs randomly learning in the wild.
To answer your footnote question, the picture book "What Makes A Baby" by Cory Silverberg is fantastic for the "where do babies come from" question! It's incredibly inclusive of all types of pregnancy experiences. I've found it to be age-appropriate for my 3yo and 5yo (though your 8yo might have some more specific questions), and they love reading it!
We have this too - my partner is trans and we conceived using donor sperm, so I really loved the inclusive language. But I agree it's more suited to younger kids and your eight year old might need something more science based. Like any other social topic, early and often is best. Young kids don't get embarrassed about sex related topics so it's best to get started as soon as possible!
two of the most unhinged people in western media larping adult concepts in games with children — One might call this grooming
two of the most unhinged people in western media larping adult concepts in games with children — One might call this grooming
two of the most unhinged people in western media larping adult concepts in games with children — One might call this grooming
i'm not a parent , just an aunt, but all i can really say is just be honest with your kid? .. i don't recall asking the question myself but i Do distinctly remember at age 7 watching species 2 in theaters that easter with family, dinner and a movie was family tradition. i mention it cause well.. that was the first sex scene i seen. it was weird in its own way considering its a horror movie of sorts but sex is sex and there was plenty of it along with alien babies so ... while weird way to be exposed to that knowledge thats how i acquired it. every kid is different but idk i think just being honest would be the best route vs randomly learning in the wild.