I’m sure you’re wondering why the topic, but it’s true. They did. Our beautiful, kind-hearted parents got away with not telling us about sex.

Some parents refuse to even talk about menstruation with their daughters. I heard someone saying their mom didn’t even explain anything to them when they first got their period. Instead, she just gave her a pack of Always, and told her, “If you fool around with boys, you’ll get pregnant now.”

She was only 12 by that time, and she had been confused and her mother didn’t even demonstrate or tell her how to use the slim napkins for the vagina.

Our parents shun the idea of talking to us about sex. I guess they think if they talk to us about it, they’re giving us permission to go ahead and do it. That’s not the case, if you’re a parent reading this, pat that sofa, sit your child down, and tell them all about sex and safety. It’s up to the child, on how they use that information.

Sex is inevitable, even if you don’t tell your child about it, they’ll eventually stumble across it in school, and learn about it. And when they’re in their teens, when they’re horny, exploring their sexuality, and playing around, they may get around to doing it. It’s better for a kid to do it, safely.

Let’s break the circle, youth! When you have a kid, and they’re of age, talk to them. Explain everything to them. Make sure your child can tell you anything and everything, without being ashamed. Yes, set boundaries, but be there for your child too. Make your child respect you, not fear you.