General Chat

Hi Lisa, I have wondered that myself. My daughter is now 15 and I am quite shocked at the content of some of her magazines but when I think about it, she is probably learning about safe sex, Aids, etc. in a language she understands without my feeble attemps at trying to discuss these issues. She has in the past (at about 12) raised questions that have surprised me but at the same time have been very sensible and I have been pleased that she has asked. I don't think you will stop her seeing them as her friends will have them even if she doesn't. Maybe say you saw some good bits in there and ask if there is anything she thought was good and get her to talk about it. As for censorship, I really don't know now. If they read and understand then perhaps they are ready to read the articles. If not ready, then I am sure a lot will just go over their head and in a while the penny will drop. I have to say I wish I had seen some of the magazines when I was growing up! (Or getting older as I don't want to grow up). Jacky :-)

Lisa its very hard,my daughter is almost 10 and is very mature for her age phyiscally and mentally so i am able to talk to her about anything.she has some magazines which like you say do contain alot about sex but i think its also good to have the information.whilst i agree that some magazines content is explicit and not at all suitable you have to remember that some children can't talk to their parents and this is their way of finding out. i used to be very shy as a child and although i could talk to my mum i would have been too embarrased,one time i had a boyfriend and whilst in the class one day he told everyone that i'd done something(i won't say what) and i laughed because i didn't know what he meant,when i did find out i was mortified so a magazine would have been useful, karen

maybe i'm showing my age but my daughter who's 12 let me read one of her magazines while soaking in the bath.no lie every page had an issue relating to sex,sexually transmitted diseases and protection for sex.when you go to the cinema and watch a film which has sex and violence it is certified over 12.i think that magazines should have the same.do i sound unreasonable?xxxxxx(: