IPPN

Published: 24 July 2011

Almost two thirds of parents believe children should be learning about sex and relationships by the age of 12, a survey suggests.

Nearly half (49.2%) said lessons on the topic should begin between the ages of eight and 12, while a further three in 10 (30.5%) said they should start when pupils are aged 12 to 15.

But one in seven parents (13.9%) said that youngsters should begin learning about sex and relationships between the ages of five and eight, while 4.1% said that under-fives should be given classes.