I think it is important for kids these days to know younger whats going on, my five year old niece last week started asking me questions about babys, where they come from, how do they get out of the stomach, etc, shes only five, I think you can/should start answering questions as soon as the kids start asking. If they are asking there is a reason why. I found out it is helpful to start backwards, from baby to pregnancy to conception depending on the childs ability to handle the subject matter. My two year old knows that she came out of my wifes belly and thats as much as she can comprehend right now. I think purposely shielding and being overprotective can hurt a child as much as it can help them. I personally didn't know anything about baby making till I was about 16 or 17 and everything I learned I learned at school, it's more important for girls to know than boys at an early age.
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