I didn't want to be talking about my adult sexual fantasies, or even just having a direct conversation about various life experiences, with children. I used to get really pissed off at parents who cheerfully said "Oh, it's okay, I'm fine with little Susie knowing about this stuff!" -- that's great, you tell her. Don't ask me to.

Sorry, for butting in, but I had to say, I'm relieved it's not just me. One of the things that put me off attending Escapade was when they started allowing kids, because it made me reallly uncomfortable. Yes, some teens are really mature and informed and cool, but the thought of engaging with them as peers still feels creepy to me.