Let's talk about sex!

Who should teach children about sex? Sex referring to the actual act of sexual intercourse, and what it potentially results in, such as pregnancy or disease. Is it the parents' responsibility? Is it the educational system's responsibility? Is it both? If it is the responsibility of both, parents and the educational system, who should cover what? How did you learn about sex? And, is this how you wish your children to learn about it?

I think it's the parents' responsibility first and foremost. Be honest, be open, and be accurate. Teach your kids what constitutes sex so they know if they are ever in a compromising situation or someone toes to pressure them into something and convinces them a certain behavior is not sex. I learned about sex when I was about 7. My mother, who worked as a nurse for many years, told me. She was mature and straightforward and pretty unflinching (dad was embarrassed). If I ever had questions later, she was willing to answer them, but I was usually the one embarrassed. I also learned in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade from different teachers, sometimes with the boys, sometimes separate from them. I plan on being very honest with my kids.