May 6, 2016
What Are We Teaching Our Daughters?

Dr. Laura:

When I was growing up, I thought a guy had to be successful, responsible, and kind to attract women.  He had to cultivate a healthy relationship with commitment before he could expect to get sexual with a woman.  

I graduated high school in the 1990's, and what I found in my wayward twenties was that I never had to be the one to make my relationships sexual.  It was the women who were taking the lead at crossing those boundaries.  Now, I wasn't objecting or fleeing their presence, but they actually tried to convince me they should move in with me.  Although I had made a lot of mistakes, I wasn't going to make that one.

These days, women and girls are still throwing themselves at guys who are strangers, and they're giving it up for a drink or even less.  I can't help thinking "Mothers, what are you teaching your daughters?"  Or on the other hand, mothers should teach their sons strong morals and values and have dads around to help guide them.  With strong parenting on both sides, your son might be able to resist risky behavior with today's girls. 

Kyle


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