I find it amusing that parents in this thread think they know what their children are up to at any given time. I recall how devious I was at 13 or so, and how many things I did that my parents didn't know about. OK - sex wasn't one of them, unless you include masturbation
, but I bet it would've been something I kept to myself if it did happen.
I think this is part of the problem - no one wants to talk to their kids about sex so, suddenly, it is a taboo subject on both sides. This site espouses communication, yet there are a fair number here who don't seem to think communicating with their child about sex is a good thing.
If it IS a good thing, when should it start? I'm hoping to talk to my son about this when he reaches puberty, because it is possible that he may become sexually active. I'm lucky that I still have about 10 years before that happens. I know it is going to be hard for me - I'm just going to have to get over the society instilled embarrassment...
I do agree that there should be some protection of young people from older people, but if there is consensual sex at 13 between 13 year olds, then I don't see a problem.