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In reply to the discussion: Mommy vs. media in sexualization of girls: Where are the dads? [View all]seabeyond
(110,159 posts)68. not only so the boy can have repsect, and we talk about that often in our house
it is very important, but also so they are knowledgeable and aware so they do not find themselves in a bad place. cause there are some messed up girls, along with messed up boys.
it is funny when my boys hear men so often say i hate men, and that i always side with the girls. they know better. it isnt about gender. it is about being the best self we can be, either gender.
edit... i clarify this cause my oldest went thru his first heart break, and it was not all about him. we had to do a lot of talking about girls, too
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And also possible to assume that the "handicap" of being a single parent is why things are
patrice
Aug 2012
#59
not only so the boy can have repsect, and we talk about that often in our house
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#68
not really. a lot of men feel it is part of their manhood, biology, that they gotta and
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#24
my kids were not big tv watchers. my niece would turn on disney with tween shows.
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#39
oh bullshit. that is in line with father to husband crap and not the reality. better
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#29
not really. simple logic. tough for some. what is the problem, that a girl be allowed
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#77
who are the ones that come back from the dead, zombies? when they hit HOF first
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#83