OK I need advice. DS1 age 10 has been texting a boy from school.....

[tortoise]

has been very secretive about it. I have just looked at his texts and this boy has sent him a picture of his penis. And asked him to send one back. DS1 has taken a pic of his but doesn't seem to have sent it.
Now, it doesn't bother me one bit if he is attracted to this boy but i am worried about the pictures and their age.

I know kids experiment etc but is this going to far? They will be away on school camp together as of tomorrow.

What should i do? Anything?

Feel terrible for looking at his phone too but i think i was right to.

Ooh tough one. I'm sure it's just the modern version of smutty language for 10yos but ewwwww!

If it were me I would have a quiet word about what he should use his phone for, and what is unacceptable... as long as the boy is the same age then I wouldn't personally be worried about sexual overtones.

Another one says one text says sexy a few times then love a few times, then u. see u tomorrow u sexy love babe se we can have sex.

yes the boy is in his class at school.

It sounds like a silly game, but I would still have a word.

I wouldn't worry about reading the texts... I'm assuming you fund the phone bill, so I think you have a right to police what goes on it, and withhold it if necessary!

yes i put credit n when he helps out with extra jpbs at home.

Will try and have a chat with him when i can.

Spoke to DS1's teacher this morning before they went off on camp and she will do a class chat about internet/phones and what behaviour is inappropiate.

I will still have a chat with him when he gets back from camp.

Glad the teacher was understanding Tort
Hope he has a good trip x

Thanks Bianca.

sorry tort can't offer advice.sounds like a game you know what boys are like anything to do with willies, poo, snot etc. Sounds like teacher is very understanding. Hope ds1 enjoying the trip.x

Yes i know what they are like EHM . This just feels much worse than that. But hopefully i can think of a way to talk to him soon.

I can see why you'd be worried Tort but they are very young. Mke sure the teacher is aware of it all and if they are on school camp that the supervisor there is also aware so that you can get them to keep an eye on it.

I also think you might need to have a chat with DS about his body and what bits are private and how we keep them private.

Thanks fgs. His teacher knows but they sleep in a different cabin to them! Will definatly be chatting to him about private parts etc. I have told them all a times ut guess it needs reinforcing!