In not wanting my DD (17) to go to an Ann Summers party?

[MirandaGoshawk]

I would think you have to be 18. It's being given by her friend (also 17), so presumably is in the mother's name. DD says the mother will be there. To me there's something a bit creepy about having an AS party with your ma, but anyway... I know she's had sex, and I want her to know about sex toys at some stage, but just not yet!

The last AS party I went to, the demonstrator had brought a trainee with her, who was 18. My friend turned to me & said it was a shame, a sort of loss of innocence, and I feel this about my DD. I also don't respect this particular mother - her DD has just got her 3rd tattoo (underage, don't forget) and the mother went with her to get it, so was done in full knowledge. AIBU to think that it's all too much too soon?

p.s. also isn't it also a bit lazy ... i mean men don't even have to bother that much sensuality or effort-wise ... women provide the party, pay for the "goods", and then use them . jee wiz ...

Disagree that a 17 year old will automatically be au fait with sex toys. I am 47 and I've never seen one... I also know several 16/ 17 year olds who are very innocent still.

That's it. People, including teens, are different - there's no 'one size fits all' (so to speak). My DS (her twin) is very innocent still - yet to discover girls, as was his father at that age, so I'm told.

at "one size fits all" (cue Sid James laughter)