tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537814374038097147.post1946718056045698427..comments2023-05-29T05:33:38.230-07:00Comments on Emo Blog Of Doom: provocateur*Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792544618389217135noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537814374038097147.post-50932741065723545822008-11-11T14:34:00.000-08:002008-11-11T14:34:00.000-08:00I couldn't agree with you more that rape is rape. ...I couldn't agree with you more that rape is rape. No matter what she was wearing or doing or how she was acting, without consent--it is rape and it is wrong. I've never considered the issue from a "left" verses "right" perspective, but feel you shared valid points. The more I learn about men and their views on intimacy (not necessarily all men), the more I want to empower my daughters to draw confidence in who they are from the many aspects that define them and recognize that sex is much more than just an act. I also want my sons to grasp this concept for themselves and what they look for in those they date. It is difficult, even for toddler age girls, to find toys and/or clothes that are not highly sexualized--provocative attire, compromising vulnerable poses... they even sell nightgowns for young girls that one might call lingerie. As a parent, a woman, a mother of girls and boys; it is key for me to stay current on what's going on and have the courage to have these discussions with my children about topics that might be a bit uncomfortable. I think you are right that often conservative Christians emphasize that sex is wrong and bad. I believe that at the right time and place, sex is a good and important part of a relationship. btw--for me, that time and place is in a married relationship :) Read a few of your other posts. Good stuff!! Love the tips for fathers.Becky Montoya Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07454969101841072564noreply@blogger.com