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Two of my boys are still in touch with their nursery school crushes, 20 years later. Middle son remained true to his girl until 2nd grade, when we moved and he found a new love.
I don't think the girls were more likely to initiate the declarations of "love" than the boys. Only youngest son had no use for females until he reached high school.
When I was growing up, I'd say it started around 5th or 6th grade in earnest. Back then we passed notes, but kids today use texting. The first kids I knew to have sex did it in 6th grade - Todd and Tamara, the most popular kids in the class.
When I was growing up, I'd say it started around 5th or 6th grade in earnest. Back then we passed notes, but kids today use texting. The first kids I knew to have sex did it in 6th grade - Todd and Tamara, the most popular kids in the class.
I think in my school there were a few that were having sex in 8th grade, but I think they were rare. As far as I know, they were girls who had older boyfriends in high school. Now I know why parents like all-girl schools for their daughters.
I think in my school there were a few that were having sex in 8th grade, but I think they were rare. As far as I know, they were girls who had older boyfriends in high school. Now I know why parents like all-girl schools for their daughters.
I went to an all-girls' school.
It usually happens after school.
At least that's what my friends told me.
Srsly, though, you don't want to keep her locked in a tower like Rapunzel. Don't listen to those extreme stories. You know your daughter.
Not to be a Debbie Downer, but just wait until his hormones kick in. I not saying that he will be a wild child, just that I think we have less control over these matters as they get older.
That's the point, though, of working on this type communication from early on. When his hormones are kicking in, he will have a solid base that everything stands on from there which will help keep things like calling a girl sexy at age 10 from happening.
For what it's worth, "I love you" is not a phrase we toss around loosely. It has to mean something and if at 10 some girl told him they loved him he would definitely not respond in kind.
I've got 26 and 30 yr old daughters who made it through puberty and teen years without losing control and/or becoming wild children. My 14 yr old daughter is also taking the same route.
I expect my son to pretty much follow the same route even though he is of a different gender. The difference I see is he is much more social and popular than the girls ever cared about being...so I think it's even more important to teach him how to act and react in relationships. And that we are doing.
My son had been bringing home gifts and notes from girls since he was in Kindergarten. Three of them have told them they "really like" him, but he only "really likes" one of them. It's all pretty normal and harmless, IMO. We talk about it a little and at this point are more focused on reinforcing that he shouldn't say things he doesn't mean or lead any of the girls on.
I think in my school there were a few that were having sex in 8th grade, but I think they were rare. As far as I know, they were girls who had older boyfriends in high school. Now I know why parents like all-girl schools for their daughters.
I remember that in 8th grade we would hear about pregnancy scares while changing in the girls' locker room for gym class. I wouldn't say it was common for most kids to be having sex then, but several of the popular kids certainly were.
My son's friend got the "I love you" and his first kiss by a girl at a school function about two weeks ago. She gave him a peck right on the lips. They are 4 o_O I don't want to have to worry about this at this young. I alreay have told my son he is too young to think of girls in that way yet and just enjoy being a kid
Moms I can get you at least I'm not and adult and just 11 BUT kids have
Ways to say I love to you to someone they really love and as long as they ray true to you and still have the same interaction with you you as a parents or guardians you should not panic- Brenda 11 years old . ( I have a boyfriend and I tell him I love him because its true and I stay true to him and my parents and I would understand you parents even as a child's perspective there are hinges we children go through and one of these words are I love you which are strong words and are not to be used unless its true and I know your daughters or sons will comprehend that type situation it's not like you as a parent haven't done that . And you as a parent yes sure you have
To correct them in right or wrong but you also need to be there for them when they need you so do it go help out your kid!
And yes 'I love you ' is not just a phrase you let loose and flying everywhere its when you stay true to a person and that person is true to you and you guys have no other way to express it because sex don't even get me started on that so they let loose I love you for a reason and besides I think everyone had common sense and thy they think before they act and end up getting hurt so sure they should be careful how they use that phrase but no need to panic because the reason your child is able to take this challenge in life is because they think you are on there side so be it !
I'm Brenda a 11 year old and trust me have faith and don't panic yet there is still more in life to panic about this is just the beginning
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