…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 […]
Guilt, religion and sex
I’m fresh from the Bible Belt where I was the featured speaker at a childcare provider appreciation day. Kingsport, TN is a really lovely place – and I even got to sit in Johnny Cash’s rocking chair at the Carter Family Fold. Here I am, “Flatfooting” and having a great time! As you can probably […]
How To Talk To Kids About Rape
Anyone who’s seen me talk in the last week and a half knows I’m gearing up to talk to my kid about rape and sexual assault. Blech, I know, but it must be done! He’s 10 – and this is just about right for getting this hard to hear, innocence rocking info. Kim and I […]
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 – […]
