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Are we overreacting?
by sldcowen

Puberty being activated is not an indication that girls are ready to look for mates. The girls bodies and minds are not ready to reproduce and they are not prepared to make adult decisions about the risks of sex. False advertising about sexuality is risky.


Women who are taught at a young age that men are the whole reason for being are hardly the brightest, fulfilled and most stable amongst us. Girls need to play games other than attracting men.

I am so glad I was a "late bloomer," who worried more about swimming and poetry than boys. I have my protective Dad to thank.

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