Sex education for 9-10 year olds

I was one of those 'innocent' kids who knew nothing about the human body and was abused for years and I didn't even realise it was abuse at the time because my abuser convinced me it was normal and I had no I formation to the contrary.

I've had ongoing conversations with my kids from a very young age as a result.

Being clued up about their own body doesn't take away their innocence.

They're teaching biology, not sticking PornHub on for them to watch

They need to know because if you wait until they are older it's too late, they have found out a slightly incorrect version from friends and the Internet.

I remember watching a video which covered all of the above in year 6, and that was more than thirty years ago, so it's hardly 'these days'. I'm also pretty sure I knew most of it already at that point, except for the wet dreams. Oh, and I think I also learnt about erections from that video (not hugely relevant to me, but worth knowing).

A lot of parents will probably have covered the basics of human biology with their children before they get to this age, but there is a need for schools to cover it for those children who don't get much input at home.

Surely you'd prefer your child to get the facts from a trusted teacher rather than a mangled version in the school playground?

Yabu. The "innocent" kids are the vulnerable ones.
You can still play with toys and understand basic biology and early puberty.

I get where you’re coming from, it can feel like a lot at this age. But the reason schools teach this in Year 5 is because some kids are starting puberty already, and it’s better they hear accurate info in a safe setting than from older kids or the internet. It’s not about taking away innocence, it’s about helping them understand their bodies and stay safe.

Why on earth does she not know these basic facts by 9 years old? Hasn't she ever asked you where babies come from? Or about your period? Or why mummy/herself looks different to daddy/her brother.

Girls will be going through puberty in year 5 and 6. They need to understand basic facts ahead of time.

By the start of secondary school there will be (a small proportion of) children who are having sex (either minors of the same age engaging with each other, or children being abused by older children or adults). Children need education before they end up in situations they don't understand or aren't prepared for. By the start of secondary, a larger proportion will have come across porn on the Internet (accidentally or on purpose). You can't leave children so unprepared, it's not safe for them.

I had similar sex ed in year 5 and 6 more than 20 years ago so it’s not exactly ‘these days’… she will find out from classmates soon if she hasn’t already so it is probably better to first learn about it in school. Look at the stats of how many children that age have seen porn… they are unfortunately getting exposed to stuff whether you like it or not!

Equipping them with scientific facts about the bodies they and their peers live in isn't what's going to "take away their innocence".

She’s Yr5 though, some of the girls will be starting their periods if they haven’t already and some of the kids will have unsupervised access to the internet so be exposed to porn culture if not porn itself, already. Schools need to get it there with the facts before kids learn from the internet.
My DD is the same age but she’s known how babies are made for years, we live rurally and animals humping is a fairly regular sight 🤣 She asked, so the biology got explained and when she asked about human babies we told her it’s the same way - we are animals after all!