[ethbr1]

Unilaterally deciding as an adult "when" is censorship.

A big discussion point in the panel, which I agree with, is that kids will move on to more mature themes when they're ready (and not before).

Retarding that development process by deciding what is and isn't age appropriate for them (a) breaks down trust and communication and (b) substantially raises the risk of their doing so secretly, which increases the very risk you're trying to prevent.

We may have had different childhoods, but no bans my parents put in place that I felt strongly about weren't circumvented.

My philosophy on parenting is that you should support and be involved in your child's development, at the pace they choose, not plan and meter it.

[yencabulator]

I think you're projecting your own background into my words. Adjust your bias from "parental decision to censor" to "things to think about and discuss" and re-read.

[ethbr1]

>> more understanding of when starting to think about something is appropriate

What did you intend to be the consequences of appropriate vs inappropriate in the above?

[yencabulator]

It's a synonym of "suitable" or "fitting". I don't really understand what you're asking. Are you expecting me to lay down some strict rules that people under the age of X must not be exposed to topic Y? I'm not American/religious enough for that kind of thinking.