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Originally Posted by zer0
as long as it does not have a lot of sex in it, let them watch.
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I've never understood this mentality.
In what possible way is sex worse than murder and mayhem? Sex is great. Sex can be wonderful. It can also be comical, awkward, dispassionate, injurious, etc.
It's such a part of life that I could never keep it from my kids. If they have a question about it (and I mean ANY question) I answer it. My eldest used to love
Six Feet Under, primarily for the often comedic deaths in the intros...but he had quite a few questions about gay sex and oral sex in particular. So I answered all questions and it opened up a great line of communication.
As a result, my sons are not upset or embarrassed speaking directly about sex (or drugs - they get the same truth on that one as well) with me.
They have also been taught that sex is something that makes many people uncomfortable, so they are never to push their views on others and they are always to approach the subject with honesty and respect.
They'll make some young girls (or boys) very happy someday.