+541 The way we complain and disapprove of those middle school kids who are dating and/or having sex isn't that much different from your parents complaining about your behavior. People will be getting more and more sexual at a younger age as time passes. But still, sex at 12 is pretty gross. amirite?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I suppose I see the point you are trying to make, but respectfully I disagree. When I was that age the things my parents complained about didn't involve stds, unwanted pregnancies, or any of the mental repercussions of having sex at such an early age. Mostly they just didn't like the fashion and religious decisions I made.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I see. I was referring more to the early sex and dating though. They don't always have physical consequences, usually emotional ones. And also, their style of dress.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

May I inquire as to why you think kids will continue to be sexual at earlier ages?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

All these posts about middle schoolers having babies and shit.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

It's pretty obvious to see why people are having sex at younger and younger ages. What kids listen to nowadays is rap and pop, which is completely centered around how awesome sex is. And then there's TV shows, the internet, and even books. These things are making it so younger kids know more about sex than they should at that age, which actually causes thrm to disregard all of the risks and morals they've been taught about.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

No, I understand why all those factors are a contribution. My question was why the OP thinks that children will CONTINUE to be sexual at younger ages, to me that sounds as if the age in which they will be sexually active would soon be something ridiculous like 5. Personally I just don't see two kindergartners getting it on because Lady GaGa made jumping on a disco stick sound like fun. And on that note, music nowadays is no worse (content wise, not quality) than music from the 60's,70's, or 80's...

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I agree, but I have something to add. It doesn't matter how sexual you feel, if you're a young teen you shouldn't be having sex. Ever hear of hormones? Just because they make it so you feel sexual doesn't mean you're ready for sex.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I agree with this post except for the part where younger kids are becomming more sexual as time passed. Contrary to popular belief, most middle school children aren't having sex. At my middle school, everyone is still grossed out with the thought of sex.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I remember the little classes were the school nurse would talk to use about puberty we'd watch these videos that would say, "just because everyone says they're having sex, it doesn't mean they really are." It's true. I think most middle schoolers who claim to be having sex really aren't.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

At my sister's middle school, they all can't wait to have sex :\

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I don't believe that teens are getting sexual at a sooner age. I mean we all begin to hit puberty around middle school or ages 12 or 13, so that's when we start to notice the opposite sex. I think one reason that 12 year olds weren't going around having sex in the 50's or 60's (supposedly) is that more teens were religious, more teens had jobs at that age, and families typically forbade dating. But if you look at other cultures, there are often teenagers who get married at age 14 and begin having children. And contradictory to what I stated above, there have been plenty of teens in past generations in America who married at age 14. I don't believe anything is different as far as 12 year olds being curious about sex.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

This. And before then people were getting married (and HAVING SEX) at 14 and younger because life expectancy was so short. Anyone thinking kids are becoming sexually active sooner is completely ignorant to facts and history.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Great point. I didn't even think about life expectancy.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

HEY!!! Dont be hatin in young ppl. It's okay for young ppl to have sex as long as they do it safely. I'm 11 but I'm not having sex but I'm thinking about it soon like when im 17 but I have nothing against 11 yr olds doing it as long as they use a condom

by Anonymous 12 years ago

hola troll

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Haters gonna hate, man.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

you should probably learn how to speak proper English before you start thinking about sex.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

People aren't getting more sexual at a younger age. There was a time when 12 years old was considered a normal marriage age. In 1950, more than half of brides were in their teens. In fact, people are having children at a much older age than ever before.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Actually, it's been proven that they are... males are engaging in sex 10 years before they get married; & 7 years is the typical figure for females.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I wasn't clear. I was trying to say that young people having sex are not more common than it was in past eras of history. I worded it badly in my original comment.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

THANK YOU. It also has a lot to do with Life Expectancy and what not.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Well, I'm 12 and I am in fact sexually active. My boyfriend and I use protection and to be extra sure, I want to ask my mother if I can be put on birth control, but I just feel awkward about asking her. I love my boyfriend of 3 years with all my heart and I feel I made the right decision, though many of you will disagree. But I do find that many people my age feel the need to have sex to be "cool". That's just stupid. Sex is a big decision in life and people are just giving away their virginities like they're nothing. It's stupid and immature. I know a girl who gave a boy a BJ when she was 9, and do you think they're still together? Nope. Young people having sex CAN be okay, as long as they are mature enough to handle the risks and take the precautions seriously.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Yeah, too bad most of them aren't mature enough.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

you were very mature about it and i understand that you are using protection but please, enjoy your childhood while you can. leave the sex until youre older and go to a movie with your bf or something else instead of sex. there are other ways to show you love him besides sex. i think at age 12, you should be innocent and carefree.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

If you can't talk to your mother about you have sex, then you probably shouldn't be having it. I told my mom before I started having sex that I wanted birth control so I could be safe. If you can't even talk to your mother about wanting to prevent pregnancy, how are you going to talk to your mother when your prevention failed? And there are ways to get birth control without talking to your mother about it. But props on using condoms. That's something a lot of stupid teenagers can't say.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I understand. I'd rather be safe than sorry. My mother should understand that I just want to be safe. I'm going to talk to her about it, and hopefully she'll listen and help me out. And I know a lot of people are just plain stupid, not using condoms. My boyfriend and I use the ones we get from health class and there is a sex store that underage people can buy condoms (and condoms ONLY). Thanks :)

by Anonymous 12 years ago

My mom was surprisingly easy going about it because she was in my position once, but her mom wouldn't let her get birth control. Most parents these days are understanding. Shocked, but understanding. They wouldn't let their children get pregnant if it were easily prevented.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I'm sorry, but having sex @ 12 is just too young. If I ever found out my kid was having sex @ that age, there would be SEVERE consequences. You can say you love him with all your heart all you want. Fact is, you're 12 & the love you have for him can only run so deep because of your age.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I'm 24. If my parents were complaining about me having sex or dating, I doubt societal norms are to blame.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Well then Asians seriously know how to defy societal norms...

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Reading all of these comments just really pissed me off. blaming society for the terrible sexual decisions children (yes, CHILDREN) are making these days is just pathetic. does it influence them? sure. should they be raised to withstand the pressure? most definitely!

by Anonymous 12 years ago

You know, there's only so young that girls & boys can start having sex. Girls can have sex at any age but won't like it until they hit puberty (which is happening at younger ages now because of higher obesity and hormones in food), and guys can't get boners until they hit puberty so the youngest age will probably bottom out at nine.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

9 year olds having sex, LULZ. When I was 9, we still gathered around the teacher on the floor as she read us books.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Prettt sure boys can get hard at any age, just sayin'...

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I know they can get hard because all it is is increased blood flow but it's can't happen because they're feeling horny because the hormones that trigger a penis to get hard for sexual reasons aren't released until puberty.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

12 year olds don't have sex. They start dating but what that basically means is a boy asks a girl do you wanna go out and then they like text and stuff and talk online but they barely talk in school . They don't even hold hands.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Then why are there so many pregnant 12 year olds now?

by Anonymous 12 years ago