Quote Originally Posted by Warrior
Snip... Once they turn 18 I think you should explain to them the way you are. But first ask them if them if they could cope with a revelation about yourselves. If they decide they want that form of lifestyle (and are scared to tell you) and come across you (for example) in a party, imagine their reaction. Snip...
You have a great point here. In my years with munches and BDSM events I have seen on three occasions children surprise their parents. Two lead to some trauma, mostly on the parents parts, for all involved. While the other, while somewhat tense, did not. This was because the parents had been open and honest with their daughter about their lifestyle, once she had reached a certain age. I asked her onetime at an event if her parents lifestyle choice had influenced her. She answered that directly it haden't, she thought them "kinky" and that they "dressed weird" sometimes. Later, she said, when she met her lover, to be her Domme, her upbringing had helped her with her sexuality and "kinkiness". She thinks it funny that she and her parents share the same interests. The parents are still having some uneasiness though.