…Thinking “Not MY Kid.” That’s it. Pretty simple, eh? Decide, right now, that they will eventually: Ignore you/your family rules/sage advice Ignore their intuition Follow the herd Have sex Drink booze Try pot Try other legal and illegal drugs Drive over the speed limit Text while driving Talk on the phone while driving Do all […]
Abstinence Panties! There’s the answer!
I love this lame-ass idea! Some mom has decided that sexy, boy-short style panties with slogans like “Zip it!” and “Not tonight” will help teens wait for sex. Um. Do they not hear themselves? Sexy. Panties. Hidden messages. Seems like a recipe for encouragement to show them off – which is most likely what’s happening. […]
Did you have sex as a teenager?
What if your kid asks you this question? Or if you and your spouse or partner do it? Or if grandma and grandpa? Or teenagers? Or their teacher? It’s a good idea to decide how you want to answer personal questions about your sex life before they ask. You don’t have to tell all – […]
Abstinent Teens with STI’s!
Do they lie? Or is it just that some STI’s are so easy to get that intercourse is not required? That’s my theory. And many STI’s don’t have symptoms, so teens don’t know they are infected. Fun stuff. Read more here: http://www.jsyk.com/2011/01/10/abstinent-teens-test-positive-for-stds-study-says/
Teen Birthrate at all-time low!
Surprising news! The US Teen birthrate is the lowest it’s ever been! 6% drop – this is such great news. Experts are saying this is due to the economy, MTV’s “16 and Pregnant,” Bristol Palin, Abstinence only programs, and parents being more aware of the issue and talking to their kids. This, of course, means […]