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[quote=Anonymous]As a society we spend a lot of time telling girls to watch out for themselves, respect themselves and make sure not to put themselves into precarious situations (who hasn't told their college-bound girl to be careful about being drunk at a party, etc). We need to continue to do this, but we also need to start talking to our boys from an early age about protecting themselves, respecting themselves and respecting others. None of this "boys will be boys" crap - shouldn't be tolerated and, IMO, is very insulting to boys. Boys are just as capable as girls to be empathetic and caring, but just as we guide our girls we need to guide our boys. Start the conversation early and have it often. It's what I have done with both my DD and DS. Frankly, it's a parent's responsibility to talk with each and every one of their children (and I say children because these conversations should be started when they are young...).[/quote]
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