According to a new survey published early this week, most children in the U.S. will first hear “the talk” about the birds and the bees by age 11 – much earlier than their parents had as teenagers. I’ve long forgotten when I had this talk with my daughters, who are now 25 and 23, but I’m curious. When do you think we ought to be having the talk sex talk?

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Yemaya Lyles (right) wipes away tears during a news conference in front of the Rockdale County Public Schools administration building on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Lyles' son, Antonio, was assaulted by a paraprofessional, who has since been fired and charged with battery. Lyles says her case against the school district has dragged on since then. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

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