There are many resource materials available to schools and communities on age-related curricula. Children can be taught that another person s bodily fluids should be avoided, e.g. not ingested. Sex can come later. Sex is not bad or unhealthy in itself. Only unprotected or high risk sex is highly dangerous.
Condoms can fail as the result of poor quality or improper use.
But the use of prophylatic barriers are safer than not using them. Different sex practices carry different risks. Not all are the same. Younger people should not be considered AIDS-free partners for older adults. In fact, young people s developing immune systems may make them more vulnerable to viral disease than mature adults.