Can a 9 year old have the understanding of sexuality?

I'll tell you about my experience. When I was in fourth grade, my best friend (female and the same age as I) used to visit each others houses. read more

I do believe a 9 year-old girl can abuse another child, just like I believe a 5 year-old child can abuse another child. However, at any age of less than 14 or so, a child is unlikely to really understand sexuality and know what they are doing. read more

Sexuality is also a lifelong process. Infants, children, teens, and adults are sexual beings. Just as it is important to enhance a child’s physical, emotional, and cognitive growth, so it is important to lay foundations for a child’s sexual growth. Adults have a responsibility to help young people understand and accept their evolving sexuality. read more

In order to have sex, you have to be old enough to consent and understand what you are doing. A 9 year old child, cannot do this. A 9 year old child can be raped by a fully grown man. And that fully grown man should go to prison for a very very very long time for destroying an innocent child’s life. read more