Yes, sexual content—be it good, bad or ugly (and it's mostly ugly)—is out there. It's everywhere, as the author states. But why is that? Maybe because, like it or not, we are part of a large group of creatures on this planet that reproduces sexually, specifically human mammals. Reproduction enables our continued existence, and because being alive beats the alternative, we are extremely interested in sex. That's who we are. That's what we are. That's how and why we are here.
So why the hang-ups about sex? It's no big deal! Really, humans, get over it! Grow up already.
We don't shame young people for getting hungry or thirsty or for wanting to play or for being curious about the world, and our sexuality is just as natural and normal as all those things. Why all the shame? If we want our kids to be well-rounded, balanced and healthy adults, we need to teach them about all aspects of their world and their place in it, including their humanity, of which sexuality is an important aspect.
As a very wise friend of mine always says, don't let fear make the decision for you. Just talk. Share. And not just once for "the talk" but throughout their lives as their sexuality develops and evolves. The societal problems we have regarding our sexuality are caused by ignorance, denial of our humanity, and fear. Education, as always, is the cure.
Laura Zielinski,
Sandy
Cinema, April 13, Gifted
Thank you @CityWeekly & @scottrenshaw. Reading this made Mckenna tear up.
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Blog, April 21,"During a brief Utah stint, Bernie Sanders ran through all his best hits"
I loved the part at the beginning when Bernie pointed out that all the congressmen, senators, the governor and most of the legislators in Utah are GOP. He said, the good news is that you guys have nowhere to go but up.
Rob Ramage
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The guy with the bullhorn got a lot of laughs, but was mostly ignored. No pushing, shouting, bloodletting. I witnessed people acknowledging his right to protest. The way it should be.
Leisha Durfee Ashley
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The guy on the bullhorn was obviously a sad and lonely individual. Bernie was awesome, as was Peter and the women that spoke. Great rally.
Iris Nielsen
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I completely supported Bernie .... until he gave support to Hillary, and at that point, I no longer had respect for him.
Paula Gorman
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Woo! Feel the Bern! Wish I could've been there.
Katy Bovee
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The guy with the plastic babies has a mental illness. ... He was the least interesting moment from the event.
Brook Bernier
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Bless his heart.
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