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Middle school is plenty old enough to introduce kids to basic infant care, child safety, and healthy relationships.
Sixth and eighth grade kids are often biologically old enough to become parents, so it makes sense to learn about the topic.
Reminds me of the story a few months ago about a theater that changed the name "The Vagina Monologues" on its marquee because a woman complaines about exposure of her 12-year-old to the word "vagina." She's getting ready to start having periods, and she doesn't know the word vagina!?
What's the difference between "middle school" and "junior high?"
I think depending on what era you were raised in different terms are used, I called my 6th -8th grade education middle school, my mom called it junior high.
Some regions school is K-5, then 6-8, then 9-12. Or there is K-6, 7-8 and 9-12.
Many middle schoolers babysit. Whether or not they are sexually active or planning on becoming parents, learning basic infant safety is good for the community in general.
Seems like a good idea. If these pre-teens learn about how much "fun" pregnancy and infant care is, especially before they start having sex, it might make them be a bit more careful with their choices.
Back in the 60s thru 80s it was popular to give preteens or high-school students a sack of flour, an egg, etc. as a "pretend" baby as an aid in teaching parenting skills. Do they still do this?
