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Zeraph · 01-28-2006, 02:13 PM

An interesting point because sexuality is one of the few things that our social descriptors say we should be "perfect" on, and by that I mean to make no mistakes to learn from. That of course has merit when thinking about using condoms and such to help prevent pregnancy and STDs, but why can't a 15 year old say to his parents "Going to Sue's/Johny's house to practice sex. Be back by 6."? Or even an 18 year old, parents might expect their kids by that age to secretly be having sex but few would opt for an open relationship in knowing such things. Society in some ways, is even harsher.

When it comes to gaining independence, and real world experience (like with a job) the jump in with both feet mentality has it's merits and would not be looked down upon by society. Sex on the other hand...no one better see you, better keep it quiet, except in specific circumstances (usually only with friends you trust) and it better be "perfect."

Driving is another good example, that can be very dangerous, more so than the possible dangers of sex. Most people learn to drive by just doing it, I know my first time out we drove around for over an hour, hitting every type of situation (6 way intersections, freeway/highway, etc.)

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Zeraph Banned Location: The Cosmos	An interesting point because sexuality is one of the few things that our social descriptors say we should be "perfect" on, and by that I mean to make no mistakes to learn from. That of course has merit when thinking about using condoms and such to help prevent pregnancy and STDs, but why can't a 15 year old say to his parents "Going to Sue's/Johny's house to practice sex. Be back by 6."? Or even an 18 year old, parents might expect their kids by that age to secretly be having sex but few would opt for an open relationship in knowing such things. Society in some ways, is even harsher. When it comes to gaining independence, and real world experience (like with a job) the jump in with both feet mentality has it's merits and would not be looked down upon by society. Sex on the other hand...no one better see you, better keep it quiet, except in specific circumstances (usually only with friends you trust) and it better be "perfect." Driving is another good example, that can be very dangerous, more so than the possible dangers of sex. Most people learn to drive by just doing it, I know my first time out we drove around for over an hour, hitting every type of situation (6 way intersections, freeway/highway, etc.) Last edited by Zeraph; 01-28-2006 at 02:17 PM..