Waterville City Council adopts ban on adult businesses *FAIL*
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No, not really
I don't think it'd 'bad' for them to be aware of sex shops exactly, but I think depending on the age of the child, there are some things that they won't really grasp anyway. I plan to answer any questions my kids have about sex as honestly as I can, but it has to be age appropriate, and I don't think sex toys are something a small child would understand. I also feel that although I'm happy to discuss sex, there's a line between that and discussing your own sex life. I don't think it's appropriate, personally, for a parent to talk about their own sexual experiences with their children until they're adults too. I know not everyone feels the same and I'm not going to tell anyone they shouldn't do it, but for me, that's how I feel. I think there should be some boundaries between a parent and a child, and making them aware of your own activities is a step too far in my opinion.
I believe that, as parents of young children, we have the responsibility to, not only inform them about the obvious issues but to protect them from being exposed to the harsh realities of life until they're old enough to be equipped to deal with them. When it comes to my children, I've made it my business to develop an open relationship with them so that they can feel free to ask me anything and expect an honest answer in return.....and that includes sex related issues, condoms, std's etc. That being said, I'm not implying that the contents in a sex toy shop would in any way be considered a harsh reality, I'm saying that I'm not about to explain to my 5, 6, 7, 8 or even 16 year old why mommy is buying a pair of edible panties and a dildo....js
Interesting replies. And kind of what I expected.
My sense is that - in general - our society tends to put the harshest of our "moral" restrictions on things that we simply want to avoid dealing with, rather than things that we feel can actually cause harm. (Sex and Euthanasia are two of biggest examples) That's not a judgement, either, just an observation.
My sense is that - in general - our society tends to put the harshest of our "moral" restrictions on things that we simply want to avoid dealing with, rather than things that we feel can actually cause harm. (Sex and Euthanasia are two of biggest examples) That's not a judgement, either, just an observation.
This turned into a discussion about sex and its impact on children? Interesting... :humm:
I'm sorry, but I think that anybody who would take their young child into an adult sex shop has something seriously wrong with them. There's a difference between informing our children and exposing them too early to something that can harm them psychologically and even emotionally..... .that's my sense.
That's why they ask for ID if they suspect that somebody is underage. It's not only to protect our children but it's the law.
Children shouldn't be exposed to sexuality, until they're old enough to understand it and know the rights and wrongs that accompany it. That's my view.