The scars of premature, uncommitted sexual intimacy cut deeply into the psyche, affecting future relationships. Contrary to the popular equation of sexual attraction equaling love, sex outside of committed marriage actually destroys one's ability to love. In no way is sex child's play. In our society sex is imposed upon the immature from without. Children should be free to be children.
Childhood is a time to grow and be active and learn naturally.
It should be a time of innocence, wonder, discovery, and magic. It should be a time when the complete person is nurtured in manifold ways. Innocence, malleability, eagerness to learn and participate are gifts of childhood which can be used to implant virtue, joy, productivity, and character. It is a grave disservice to children to sear and distort their souls with premature, artificial and random exposure to things sexual.