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I hope your brother learned something from that exchange. CrispyQ Dec 2017 #1
That's it. Perfect statement. nt Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #5
My guess is it wasn't the 7 year old who started the conversation. Merlot Dec 2017 #2
I hadn't thought it that way. But you're right. Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #6
Discussing women as if they are commodities is demeaning, whether they can hear it Amaryllis Dec 2017 #14
Yes, my brother would be open to further discussion. Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #16
Your point about them thinking it was okay becasue they were "flattering" rather Amaryllis Dec 2017 #17
Good for you...You did an important, necessary thing. whathehell Dec 2017 #3
Glad you said something. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2017 #4
Your story is a great example of male bonding at the expense of women. chowder66 Dec 2017 #7
Commenting on a woman's body parts is NOT complimenting her. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2017 #8
This. Yes, this is how some men/boys view it. Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #9
You did the best you could in an awkward situation Orrex Dec 2017 #10
you did the correct thing, and good for you! I always speak up--never have worried about niyad Dec 2017 #11
Boys are constantly bombarded Turbineguy Dec 2017 #12
Most excellent! mahannah Dec 2017 #13
Unfortunately, RandomAccess Dec 2017 #15
You see this when driving Kaleva Dec 2017 #18
When my son was 7, he told another boy to grab a girl's butt Dream Girl Dec 2017 #19
7 could be good age to teach consent IronLionZion Dec 2017 #21
Women(everyone) in service jobs can't escape and their job is to be polite to customers IronLionZion Dec 2017 #20
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