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6 Ways We (accidentally) Teach Our Kids Rape Culture by haconjy(m): 3:08pm On Jun 10, 2016 |
6 WAYS WE (ACCIDENTALLY) TEACH OUR KIDS RAPE CULTURE No parent (that I’ve ever met) would ever dream of teaching their child that rape is okay. But every day, in many different ways, well-meaning parents contribute to rape culture, and our kids suffer for it. As moms and dads, we probably don’t talk directly about rape to kids, at least not until they’re older. But we’re still sending messages about sex and consent all the time. Because of that, we need to make sure we’re not teaching them some very dangerous lessons, even if just by accident. Here are six (very common) ways we get it wrong, and how we can do better … 1. Telling our kids that “boys will be boys.” As a mom of very active boys, I know most people don’t mean any harm when they say “boys will be boys,” but too often that phrase is used to excuse bad behavior, like hitting other kids or being destructive. The truth is, boys are perfectly capable of respecting other people’s bodies,possessions, and space. But every time they hear us excuse their bad behavior as part of boy life, they learn that they are not only above the rules, but also that boys cannot control their impulses. Read More |
Re: 6 Ways We (accidentally) Teach Our Kids Rape Culture by vicstar(m): 3:10pm On Jun 10, 2016 |
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