In a series of videos posted by the mother, @naomirikken on TikTok, she answered various parenting questions from other users. In one video, someone asked Naomi, “if your daughter asked for a toy at 9 would you say yes?”

Naomi replied that she thought that was too young, but if they were a “little older” she would say yes. The video has racked up more than 4.6 million views and 17,000 comments since it was posted on October 11.

In another video, which has been viewed more than 180,000 times, Naomi said “for me personally, 12 year would be okay,” in reference to purchasing her child a sex toy. “It really depends on your puberty,” the onscreen text read in the video.

The viral video and responses brought a lot of critiques, but they also got people thinking about proper sexual education for children and younger adolescents. There is no perfect age to have “the talk,” but many experts believe the conversation should be had before they enter puberty.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services actually recommends openly talking about healthy sex and relationships should be an ongoing conversation, not just one big “talk.”

HHS reported that most teenagers said making decisions about sex would be much easier if they could openly and honestly discuss with their parents.

“Teens who talk with their parents about sex are more likely to put off having sex until they’re older,” HHS said. “They’re also more likely to make healthy choices, like using condoms to prevent pregnancy and STDs [sexually transmitted diseases], if they do choose to have sex.”

Many users poured into the comments section of Naomi’s video which had users divided if 12 was too young or if the conversation was a healthy one to have with a child.

“Nah 14-15, 9 is a whole toddler,” one user wrote.

“Yeah no…that’s a child,” another said in reference to the original video.

“Nah, maybe 16 minimum,” one said.

Some users mentioned that they were called “adult toys” for a reason and that 18 was the appropriate age to purchase one.

But many users have praised Naomi for her open parenting style and sex-positive approach. She has clarified in several follow-up videos that the age honestly just depends on when her child enters puberty.

For some girls, puberty can begin at 9-years-old and around 10 to 13 for boys. The Mayo Clinic reported that young children often explore their own bodies at a young age and that parents should teach their children that masturbation is normal.

Commenters on Naomi’s video mentioned that purchasing her child a sex toy was better than having them have unsafe sex at that age.

In one of Naomi’s follow-up videos, users commented that 12 is a fine age because it creates an outlet other than having sex.

“Tbh its better than actually doing “it,” one user mentioned.

“I think the age is really a matter of when did they hit puberty,” one user said. “They need to feel comfortable to explore their bodies. That’s what I did.”

“Rather have that than buying formula and diapers 9 months later,” Naomi said in one of her videos.

Newsweek reached out to Naomi for comment.