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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here, yeah, we’ve mostly just taken things as they come. She’s asked more and more and I’m just open in general with her about body changes. I told her the things she needs to be looking out for as her body changes. She knows about periods.

However, she’s not asked about sex. They will have the official school talk next year in 5th I believe, so of course I want to get out in front of that. I’m surprised she hasn’t really asked more.

[b]Sometimes I wonder if I’m too open, [/b]because she openly talks about puberty coming up and was mentioning this to her friend (also 9) and the friend’s mom was like “we don’t talk about puberty” Which is weird right?[/quote]

I don't think there's such thing as being too open (obviously, assuming you're doing it in an age appropriate way) with your kids are sex and their bodies. Other people choosing to leave their kids in the dark when it comes to sex is their choice. I'd tell your daughter that in your house, it's perfectly fine to talk about these things, but other people may be uncomfortable with it. There are girls who are starting their periods at age 9 or 10 so I don't understand why people thing it's taboo to have these conversations with their kids.[/quote]

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