Well, I think a child's ability to digest the info has to be balanced with the right to know.

I wouldn't tell my 6yo his numbers yet. But if my 9yo asked, I think he's mature enough now to listen to a lengthy explanation and understand what it means. More importantly, I think he's mature enough to understand what it *doesn't* mean. But he hasn't asked. In that respect, I think it's like info about sex: it's something parents should probably ease into over years in reponse to a child's needs, not drop in a kids' lap all at once once they hit an arbitrary age.

I think "it's their business" is too simple, though I agree in principle that it can have a profound effect on the child's life. It shouldn't be top secret, IMHO, but some discretion is advisable.

Kriston