got told by an older boy I knew when I was just 8 and honestly that was not great
Yeah, that’s probably not the best way to find out.
there’s an age of innocence that needs respecting IMO
I’m not sure I necessarily agree. I had books like Visual Dictionary of the Human Body within reach since I was a toddler, so I don’t recall the ideas of “sex” or “where babies come from” ever being a big deal or a shocking revelation.
if you still believe in Santa
Funnily enough, I don’t think I ever believed in Santa either, so I guess your barometer checks out :)