For those who think I rant about the patriarchy and misogyny too much

[seabeyond]

7. from day one, i have taught boys to be their better self, in all manners. what a parents job is

regardless of what aspect of society.

what i have seen with older men going after the kids is.... the women their age dont buy into their shit. they have to get someone desperate in need, or inexperienced and low self esteem.

as far as nice boys gettin the girl. my son is 17. he has girls all over wanting him. some friends. some more. he is considered one of the nicest in his school. always was trusted by the girls and they often used him to talk to. but at his age, he is well rewarded for that nice.

we have had this conversation often. when he was younger, 13, 14, 15, he would talk about how the bad boys got the girl. we discussed how the bad boy was also the one that put himself out there. that if he took the risks, he too would get the reward. he got better at it, and now he gets numbers all over. he is in track and cross country, so he meets kids from different schools. he isnt shy anymore and he has had a lot of conversations with girls in different schools.

he isnt buying the "only want bad boy" thing anymore. and good for him

actually, i wasnt even aware of this whole thing until du and hearing people talk. i never settled for any less than a good person. my standards was i had to respect and be respected. i didnt know i was suppose to get all hot over a man that treated me like shit. not how i grew up. not what i expected or allowed.