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ORIGINAL: juliaoceania

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Most kids find out some way or another. My parents didn't do anything in front of me but they didn't always check to make sure I was asleep yet either. Come to think of it, my mom did walk around naked a lot though.

You know my parents were slightly uptight, but they made a big attempt not to be. I never walked in on them, or heard them getting busy, but I did find my father's stash of porn...smiles. My parents were very affectionate in front of me too. Hey, every family is different. We ate together when I was a kid, and it is something I try to get my teen to do, but ya know.. as long as you were loved, and not abused that is all that matters. kids can survive a lot if they have love.. including parents that do not set a dinner table...smiles.

I think when my son was really young, I was a lot more hung up on what might "infect" his growing mind. It was more about my fears than the reality of it... I would rather my son find out about sexuality in a healthy place than in the boy's locker room.  You know, kids DO find out about it from somewhere. Kids that are taught about sex and disease prevention are less likely to have an unplanned pregnancy or get sick from sex... sex education begins as soon as they can ask... it sounds like your parents were up on that. Lucky you!

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ORIGINAL: GeekyGirl

I'm not belittling them, but I don't understand their mindset.

You brought up the flatulence thing...Some people claim their farts and some don't and it's a pretty apt comparison actually. If I fart on an elevator, I'm going to laugh and make a job about it ("Gotta love mexican food!" or "Betcha can't beat THAT one!" Other people will slink to the back of the elevator and hope no one notices.

Personally, I'm not embarrassed by much of anything and don't care who knows.I'm an open book...any person who's talked to me for five minutes knows everything from the details of my last sexual encounter to the particulars of my health problems, what my religion is and what my political beliefs are. I hide almost nothing.

As I do not have children, I can't relate to the specific situation being discussed. However, I imagine it's similiar to having your parents find out that you are kinky.

The first time I was in a M/s relationship, my mother noticed that I was always wearing a collar. She said, "You shouldn't wear that thing all the time...people will think you're into BDSM." I just looked at her. "Um, gee, mom, I AM into BDSM. Thought you knew.."

No big deal.

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ORIGINAL: tml721

I have no power??? OK explain that!!! I think I do have power.Define power.

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ORIGINAL: DiurnalVampire

I a DiurnalVampire everywhere.  I am also not hiding my involvement in the lifestyle... so if someone found me here and wanted to out me, my first comment would be and your screenname there is?
Ive had people do that to me when I was out shoping with my mother. "Oh, arent you Diurnalvampire from alt?"

Mom to this day things alt is a writers site. 

DV

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ORIGINAL: tml721

And I started name calling I'd be told to stop so I REFUSE to stop till everyone else is told to STOP FIRST!!!!