I love the fact that young adults are far more sexually sophisticated today then 20 years ago.

Easy access on the net has taken the edge off the puritan upbringing this nation has been mired in since it's inception.

For me, the lucky find was a girlie magazine or occasional hardcore rag found in the trash; both were rare events. Today it is so prevalent it is significantly more normal and accepted to this generation than for the pre-computer revolution generations.

I say good. On less taboo mystery left to be figured out on your own. More time to focus on what really matters in the world other than if someone else is having an orgasm.

Everybody, eats, poops, pees, and fucks. Everybody. Get over it and move on to something more important.


And btw, I'm sorry, I should have put this out sooner. I didn't know so many people were unaware of the secret to successfully raising kids (of course I don't mean anyone here on XPT, just the world at large. I'm sure everyone hear is a great parent <ahem>):

1) Don't lie to them.

2) Always tell them the truth.

3) Answer their questions with facts or an admission of ignorance. Don't make shit up.

4) Repeat yourself as many times as necessary (usually 18 years worth of repeating).

5) Listen to them.

6) Realize no matter how old/young they are, first and foremost they ARE human beings and deserved to be treated as such. Period.

7) Your sole responsibility as a parent is to keep your child healthy and safe until they've learned enough do to it on their own.
Safe, by the way, not coddled or imprisoned.

8) For them to learn, they have to make mistakes; and having someone that they can count on to help them pick up after their mistakes, helps them learn quicker.

9) Pick your fights. Do you really want to have "Or Else" arguments over ephemeral things such as hair cuts and clothing styles. As long as they meet the dress code for the intended event, who cares. Save your trump cards for life altering decisions, if you play them too frequently they lose their value.

10) Your children learn from you more then anyone else. Set the right example. Work hard, love and respect what is around you, enjoy life.


4 kids should give me some credibility: 1. Nurse, 2. Lutheran Minister, 3. Working on teaching degree, 4. Sculptor (not supporting himself yet but making money at it none the less)

Don't ask me how I turned out a Lutheran.