When should parents talk to their children about sex?

FRANCISTOWN: The question of whether parents should discuss sexual matters with their children has been a long standing issue in this country.

While some people feel that by discussing sex with their children they would be encouraging them to indulge in sex, many believe that giving children support and relevant information can go a long way in curbing unwanted pregnancies, HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Recently, some Tati Siding residents were dumbstruck after finding a 10-year-old Standard Four girl and a three-year-old pre-school boy having sex.

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