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Moms, Your Daughters Definitely Don’t Want a Vibrator from You
In the realm of parenting today, there’s a trend that’s raising eyebrows—moms are enthusiastically discussing buying vibrators for their teenage daughters as a way to promote self-love. Seriously? Did you forget what it was like to be a teen? The last thing your daughter wants is for you to hand her a vibrator. I mean, come on.
Recently, a post circulated the internet advocating for moms to buy their teenage daughters vibrators to keep them from having sex. It was provocatively titled, “This Is Why I’m Buying My Daughters Their Own Vibrators.” While it’s great to foster a sex-positive attitude and educate our kids about birth control and masturbation, assuming your daughter wants to learn about “self-love” from you is a surefire way to make her cringe.
The author of this viral piece questioned, “What if these girls already knew what felt good sexually? What if they were tucked away at home with a copy of Jamye Waxman’s Getting Off: A Woman’s Guide to Masturbation?” Sure, we all had our literary inspirations, but can you imagine your daughter curling up with anything you recommended? The thought alone would send her running for the hills.
In another article titled “Buying Your Daughter a Vibrator: What the Parenting Books Don’t Tell You,” the writer suggests that rather than letting their daughters learn about sex through trial and error, moms should take the initiative to teach them about the wonders of self-love. While open communication is vital in parenting, there are definitely boundaries we should respect. Sure, let’s talk about the mechanics of their bodies without shame, but let’s keep it out of their bedrooms, shall we?
As parents, we often feel the urge to do everything for our kids, but maybe we should stop before we intrude into their personal space. Buying them sex toys and philosophizing about the “amazing benefits of self-love”? Honestly, if my mom ever uttered those words, I would have been mortified.
It’s crucial to educate our kids about their bodies in a straightforward and shame-free manner, but the rest is up to them. While it’s tempting to think of gifting vibrators as progressive, it’s common sense that this is not the kind of gift they want from you.
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In summary, while the idea of buying your teenage daughter a vibrator may seem modern and open-minded, it’s probably the last thing she wants from you. Let’s communicate about bodies and self-acceptance without crossing the line into uncomfortable territory.