MOOKS: Kids joking about sex

[goldengirlz]

*Poof*

[erbear]

I teach 8th grade sex ed. what you’re describing is totally appropriate boundary pushing. They’re trying it on for size. Check in with your kid so they know you’re there if they have questions.

[maudefindlay]

That sounds normal to me.

[goldengirlz]

OK, thanks. I couldn’t decide if I’m too chill or the other parents are too uptight.

ETA: I’m planning to address it, I just want to make sure I’m articulating the right message about why we’re having this conversation/what they should do differently.

[maudefindlay]

And no pictures ever!

[gardengal]

I agree that it’s normal & I also understand you wanting to address it with your child.

I absolutely think that you can’t have enough “The Internet Never Forgets” talks & reminders that crassness isn’t acceptable to all audiences

[mofongo]

I was going to say totally normal! I truly feel for kids these day who are growing up with the internet, and to the parents having to explain the dangers! Sounds like you’re doing great!

[heygrey]

1) Normal, 2) I would really really really press the issue that nothing shared on the internet/texting is ever private. This message can never be understated to (pre)teens.