Kids never cease to amaze me. - Page 4

wutamess · 02-28-2006, 12:20 AM

Today my wife happened to open the 8 year old daughters drawer and the 8yo snatched a sheet of notebook paper out really quick. The wife made her give her the paper and it turns out to be an "I like you" sort of letter to a boy she's attracted to in her classroom.

She said she didn't want to tell us because she thought that we'd be mad. So I asked her why does she likes him. Out of all the possible BS answers... She comes up with, "He's talented". "He can draw".

Now I have a thing about people lying even if it's the kids. No matter what it is I want to know the truth (no matter how weird) in order to get to the bottom of things and in order to give sound advice.

Having said that, I look at her and say, "Don't lie to me". She finally fesses and says, "he's cute (blush)". Lucky for me, the guy isn't interested in her (don't want to have to worry about "the school kiss, etc"). (And no she's not bad looking or fat/ Not that it matters).

Now I have 2 questions for you experienced goons out there with daughters. What age are they supposed to take interest in boys? I had a gf in kindergarten so I take it a 3rd grader isn't out of the norm. The most important question I have is... is it time to have the talk? If her mind isn't there I don't want to put it in her head. But if her mind is there (later on down the road) I don't want to have to find out about it after the fact.

The dreaded day has finally arrived.

kregger · 02-28-2006, 12:34 PM

I watched this show on HBO about 12yr olds and the things they are doing. It interviewed boys, girls, parents and teachers. The talk coming from the 12yr old girls was scaring the shit out of me(I have a 6yr old). The casualness of "there's nothing wrong with giving a guy a bj if you like him" floored me. The guys were like we were in high school, get what you can when you can. The parents were astounded to learn that little Mary and Timmie were performing the same rituals they did at 16-17 yrs.
The thing I took away from this was: 1) it is never too early to teach your kids about sex, and 2) know who their friends and their parents are.

munkey · 02-28-2006, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kregger

1) it is never too early to teach your kids about sex, and 2) know who their friends and their parents are.

BINGO!!!!

Jenny Gump · 02-28-2006, 02:53 PM

FWIW, my son has been stalking girls since kindergarten. He tries to sneak peeks at my boobies all the time. Good luck.

02-28-2006, 12:20 AM
wutamess MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lee's Summit Casino cash: $4711637	Kids never cease to amaze me. Today my wife happened to open the 8 year old daughters drawer and the 8yo snatched a sheet of notebook paper out really quick. The wife made her give her the paper and it turns out to be an "I like you" sort of letter to a boy she's attracted to in her classroom. She said she didn't want to tell us because she thought that we'd be mad. So I asked her why does she likes him. Out of all the possible BS answers... She comes up with, "He's talented". "He can draw". Now I have a thing about people lying even if it's the kids. No matter what it is I want to know the truth (no matter how weird) in order to get to the bottom of things and in order to give sound advice. Having said that, I look at her and say, "Don't lie to me". She finally fesses and says, "he's cute (blush)". Lucky for me, the guy isn't interested in her (don't want to have to worry about "the school kiss, etc"). (And no she's not bad looking or fat/ Not that it matters). Now I have 2 questions for you experienced goons out there with daughters. What age are they supposed to take interest in boys? I had a gf in kindergarten so I take it a 3rd grader isn't out of the norm. The most important question I have is... is it time to have the talk? If her mind isn't there I don't want to put it in her head. But if her mind is there (later on down the road) I don't want to have to find out about it after the fact. The dreaded day has finally arrived.
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02-28-2006, 12:34 PM	#46
kregger thick as a brick Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: alpha centauri Casino cash: $10004925	I watched this show on HBO about 12yr olds and the things they are doing. It interviewed boys, girls, parents and teachers. The talk coming from the 12yr old girls was scaring the shit out of me(I have a 6yr old). The casualness of "there's nothing wrong with giving a guy a bj if you like him" floored me. The guys were like we were in high school, get what you can when you can. The parents were astounded to learn that little Mary and Timmie were performing the same rituals they did at 16-17 yrs. The thing I took away from this was: 1) it is never too early to teach your kids about sex, and 2) know who their friends and their parents are.
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02-28-2006, 02:53 PM	#48
Jenny Gump Feloniously Restrained Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MO Casino cash: $10004900	FWIW, my son has been stalking girls since kindergarten. He tries to sneak peeks at my boobies all the time. Good luck. __________________ "Blah blah blah blahhhh”
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