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Originally Posted by Libertine
It seems a bit... pointless. You could just have let her spend the night, and have them sleep in separate rooms.
At that age, if they're gonna have sex with each other, they'll do it regardless of an opportunity like this one. Being around to make sure things don't get out of hand is always a good thing. And meeting your son's girlfriend and having a chat with her helps, too.
More important, though, is having "the uncomfortable talk" - the one in which you don't just explain to your son the dangers of unsafe sex, but also the reasons why it's important to take things slowly and wait until he's a bit older.
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Sometimes opening a dialogue is the best way to stop kids from doing the crazy stuff. If you turn it into a taboo, you're right, they'll run out and find ways to do it anyways. Best to discuss things in a mature and open manner, kids learn too much. The stuff I've heard from my children that has been discussed on the elementary schoolyard is enough to scandalize most adults. Better to nip it in the bud with honest conversation than to let it take root and spread like a bad weed.