There seems to be a constant discussion about sex-education in schools in the media. I suppose it is important that children should be exposed to a sexual education that can prepare them for real life human development and sexuality at some point.
I grew up in Korea when sex was rarely discussed at home and, until I left Korea at the age of 12, was never taught in school. I remember my mother showing me her caesarian scar stretching from her bellybutton down and telling me that is how I came out. So I assumed that babies came out of the bellybutton until I was pregnant with my first child and the obstetrician told me otherwise. Imagine my surprise. We both had a good laugh. I think back now and wonder how I never talked about these things with my friends. I think it just wasn't a topic that interested us.
I understand why people feel that children should be raised with accurate and honest information about sex and their bodies so that they have an easier time navigating sexual relationships later in life and avoid the above mentioned scenarios. However, I wonder if introducing human development and sexuality at a young age (albeit age-appropriate according to some) is such a good idea.There seems to be a lot more exploration and experimentation of human sexuality in our society by young children than those countries that do not introduce it so early.
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