child sexuality
one of the most mysterious, provocative, and taboo subjects. i read an enlightening essay on it one of my sociology books of which the following points struck me most: 1) child sexuality is definitely normal, 2) the aim of most normal child sexuality is self-stimulation, 3) child sexuality is not erotic (aiming for the goal of sex and or orgasm) but rather sensual (merely pleasurable) 4) children's sexual expressions are oftened misinterpreted as adult sexual expressions.

anyways, related enough for me to write on, my mom was babysitting a three year old when i was visiting home. he's hilarious, a cute and funny little man who's always talking and laughing. We took him to the t-mobile store with us. this very pretty woman came in, about mid 20s, dressed nice, nice hair, just well presented. the normally rambunctious kid didn't say a single word the whole time. he couldn't take his eyes off of her, to the point to where when she left he contorted his body around just to stare behind him at her as she walked out the door. it was almost like watching a guy my age stare down a girl. it's not like I took this as sign of his sexuality, but it could easily be interpreted as such. either way, it was fascinating to witness because i wouldn't think the power of attraction/beauty could have such a hold on a kid.