Since my son was young, I tried to talk with them in a way that fits the age of sex. They know where the baby came from. They understand that everyone is the boss of their body. If you talk about tampons, they will not snatch.
But when they grow up as young people, when I sometimes wake up in bed, will they keep listening to their mother’s mother? How are other teenagers in their lives? What are they listening to online and around the world? Who is their positive male role model?
Sex Ed in the movie Average girl
This morning, I found a Tiktok account Sexual intercourse for menIt is run by the students of Colby College. Their goal is to teach young people how to make healthy choices in sexual life. One video talks about how People who are drunk cannot consciously agree with them.; other Normalizing a boyfriend who expresses Plato’s love for each otherother Encourage people to check in to friends who are having trouble.
And two people who made me laugh? These exercises to respect women:
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love This account!
I’m curious now. How do you talk to your children about sex? Do you have a favorite book? Who thinks it’s a positive male role model? (I admire Steph Curry’s sportsmanship, mentorship and his spouse and family vocal support.) I love and root out all these sweet boys so much. XO
Pusin: Six words to speak to your children, my love letter to the queer child, and five ways to teach children’s consent.
(Photo of Duet postscriptum/store).
