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Well, considering in 4th grade, my son went to school with an 11 year old who was pregnant - I started young.
Clearly, kids are getting their periods younger and the potential is there...
Where there is risk (even if I want to bury my head in the sand and pretend there isn't) there is need for education.
Jer has known about the in's and out's of sex and how an unplanned pregnancy will impact him for some time.
I personally subscribe to the 'education is key' school of thought. While I do emphasize the importance of waiting until you're in love and married - I am also aware of peer and environmental pressures that tell him otherwise. I'd rather him be armed and ready to protect himself...than not.
Jerrett is 13, we have condoms in our hall closet, he is aware of where they are, if he needs them.
I am to young to be a grandma, in the event that he makes a stupid decision. I just hope that if he has an attack of stupidity, he is smart enough to protect himself (and her or him).
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Brandy
Adopted Adult, Mom & Wife
Mothering From The Sidelines of Open Adoption
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