[Celtjew Libertarian]

"Excuse me," Nancy Riordan said firmly. "The average age . . . is 13, I'm told," for children to begin experimenting with sexual activity. "That's reality. . . ."

I would make a small bet that most frequent example "begin[ning] experimenting" is masturbation, which isn't exactly a practice that requires contraceptives, protection against STDs, etc.

[IrishMom]

Good point.

I re-read the article again and became just as angry as I was the first time. I have four kids -- two girls -- and am sick over this. Just because SOME girls are experimenting with sex when they are 13, why should we encourage it? Shouldn't we tell them, Just Say No?

If they start experimenting with drugs when they're 13, should we hand out the needles and joints and just say, "If you're going to shoot up, be safe?"

[Fred]

I think ole Nancy R. has first hand knowledge about 13 year olds having sex from her own teenage years. SHE LOOKS RODE HARD AND PUT BACK WET... Perhaps a little too experienced IMHO....