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billege · 10-15-2003, 02:37 AM

I can't wait until we, as a younger generation, say to the boomers, "SHUT THE FUCK UP! WE TOUCH OURSELVES AND IT'S NOT A FUCKING SIN!!!"

Ahem...the catholic upbringing kinda got out there.

Listen, it is a parent's right and privledge to decide how thier children are taught about sex. That should not be at issue here. What I fear the reality is, is parents opting to not teach anything. Given the teen pregnacy rate, and all the confusion about sex, I don't think this approach is working.

Our grandparents talked about sex with, no one; as far as I can tell. Our parents didn't really talk to us, with a few exceptions I'm sure. Let's hope that at some point in the near future that strong parents can lay it down like that book seemed to.

IE: That does this, this pokes this, touching this feels good, this is dangerous, use protection, this can be the most wonderful emotional experiance, or the most devestating.

I think many parents shy away from telling thier own kids about sex because they really don't have much of a handle on it themselves. Unfortunately, they presume to stop those that have found a way to articulate the realities to kids from speaking. If there is one thing that history has shown does not work, it's a prolonged campaign of ignorance. Information wants to be free.

There are more sources of information than ever before in human history. I would much rather choose that MY child learn about sex from an accurately written book, that I reviewed, than on "BOBS BIG WORLD OF ANAL RAPE.COM"

It's unfortunate that so many people are terrified of thier own sexuality. Only understanding and reasoning with these people will ever change the tide. Do your part, if you are ever asked a tough question by someone that desperately needs the answer, give them what you know, even if it scares you.

That's how the world changes.

Be a hero, tell kids the truth.

Or, be a liar, when they find you out.

Those are the only real choices a parent has.

Which one will you choose?

10-15-2003, 02:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
billege Watcher Location: Ohio	I can't wait until we, as a younger generation, say to the boomers, "SHUT THE FUCK UP! WE TOUCH OURSELVES AND IT'S NOT A FUCKING SIN!!!" Ahem...the catholic upbringing kinda got out there. Listen, it is a parent's right and privledge to decide how thier children are taught about sex. That should not be at issue here. What I fear the reality is, is parents opting to not teach anything. Given the teen pregnacy rate, and all the confusion about sex, I don't think this approach is working. Our grandparents talked about sex with, no one; as far as I can tell. Our parents didn't really talk to us, with a few exceptions I'm sure. Let's hope that at some point in the near future that strong parents can lay it down like that book seemed to. IE: That does this, this pokes this, touching this feels good, this is dangerous, use protection, this can be the most wonderful emotional experiance, or the most devestating. I think many parents shy away from telling thier own kids about sex because they really don't have much of a handle on it themselves. Unfortunately, they presume to stop those that have found a way to articulate the realities to kids from speaking. If there is one thing that history has shown does not work, it's a prolonged campaign of ignorance. Information wants to be free. There are more sources of information than ever before in human history. I would much rather choose that MY child learn about sex from an accurately written book, that I reviewed, than on "BOBS BIG WORLD OF ANAL RAPE.COM" It's unfortunate that so many people are terrified of thier own sexuality. Only understanding and reasoning with these people will ever change the tide. Do your part, if you are ever asked a tough question by someone that desperately needs the answer, give them what you know, even if it scares you. That's how the world changes. Be a hero, tell kids the truth. Or, be a liar, when they find you out. Those are the only real choices a parent has. Which one will you choose? __________________ I can sum up the clash of religion in one sentence: "My Invisible Friend is better than your Invisible Friend."