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I'm a pretty honest and open parent when it comes to my kids asking questions. Particularly when they ask about sex. I figure if they are asking, then they are ready to know answers.

However, this past week gave me questions I am NOt ready to answer and I don't feel my 11 year old needs to know the answers to just yet. The only reason she asked is because of something she read on the bus. Sigh...sharpie pens, crude drawings and teen tudes gave her some "education" she really truly didn't need.

How do you handle these types of questions when it comes to knowledge beyond basics and true education? And let me just say my dd is smart and inquisitive, so a "You don't need this information now" doesn't work for her.

Thoughts?