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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The average 13yo boy would rather be set on fire than hear any of that shit from his mom.[/quote]

My 13 year old hears that from his mom. Last night we were throwing a ball around and we talked about sexting. I told brought up news stories where boys had been charged with child porn and other offenses for sharing photos girls sent them. We talk about consent, and mutuality. I try to limit it to a couple of minutes of heavy-stuff talk, and I always do it when it naturally comes up (news story, etc) and I try to always have those conversations while we are doing something active or driving. Somehow that helps.[/quote]

[quote]Then Mom did something wrong for the first 13 years!! I talk to my kids and even nieces/nephews about "uncomfortable" topics-- I think most of the time, I am the most uncomfortable one because I was not raised like that but I always kept the lines of communication open with my kids/nieces/nephews (yes- their parents know). But -yes, better to have the convos happen naturally and preferably if they bring something up..... [/quote]

Yes, yes, I knew we'd get a lot of bullshit stories from moms who claim they have Frank and Open Discussions About Sexuality With Their Teenage Sons. Gimme a break.

Pro-tip: if you want your story to be remotely credible, stop pretending that subjects like child porn "naturally" come up in conversation. Sheesh.[/quote]

PP said that she raised it after news stories or that type of thing.  So, not really "naturally" in conversation, but not that difficult for PP to steer the conversation there either. [/quote]

It came up recently when a bunch of teens in this area were  charged and it was in the news a lot, for example. So you haven’t told your kids they could be charged if they share photos? Pro-tip:other people are discussing this with their teens and you should too. [/quote]

+1 I brought that exact story up to my DS.  I also explained the impact of having to register as a sex offender for the rest of your life.  I'm not sure why people think it's unnatural for moms and boys to have discussions on these topics. [/quote]

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