The debate my always exist over whether overtly sexual women are strong and liberated, or used and oppressed, but adolescent girls should not yet be taking sides. They are allowing themselves to be used by boys, and they aren’t receiving enough messages telling them that it doesn’t have to be this way. As a mother of two sons, I am thankful every day that I won’t be raising a daughter in this climate. But, I also know that I must have honest conversations about sexuality and respect with my sons early and often. I won’t allow them to contribute to the creation of girls devoid of themselves. Even if girls are earning better grades and higher test scores (and that’s a big if) there is little question that this hypersexual culture is destroying their hearts and core strength.
That is a sacrifice none of us should be willing to make.
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