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Sil asking inappropriate questions

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banannabreadforme · 19/07/2024 13:47

My 11yr old son had a sleep over with his cousins at my sil's. The next day she told me, whilst giggling, she'd asked him if he was attracted to boys. I was shocked and she assured me people are more accepting of gay people. My son was only 11 last month and just finishing primary school this week. He will be loved regardless but he's still a child! Am I overreacting being unhappy she's brought this up with him at such a young age, or at all?!

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Hankunamatata · 19/07/2024 13:50

Hopefully you have talked to him about sex and relationships and consent etc. He will need it going into high school

Hankunamatata · 19/07/2024 13:49

On fence. A few on dc primary class are interested in dating and meeting up. Girls seem to be lot more mature than the boys and more interested in dating (lots have started periods).

I don't think there's any harm in asking if there are any boys or girls that he likes

OhHelloMiss · 19/07/2024 13:48

What was the context of the conversation?

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