Sharon,
 
> Moreso in the past, boys were/are encouraged to go out and
> get what they want and girls are encouraged to give it to them, except
> sex of course. Well, the boys are encouraged to experience sex, but not
> with "my daughter".
 
Well, when I was a teenager I never experienced it that way though ... both
my sisters were given an easy ride by my folks while I had to tripple-earn
everything. The end-result however being that I worked for everything so
when it really mattered I was used to it ... it got me through high-school,
through the military, through college. Neither of my sisters really
achieved much after making it barely through highschool ... they never had
to face-up to a challenge.
 
As for my own kids (boys 20+18, girls 16+12) they all know about the
"ins and outs" life. In the bathroom there is a supply of
preservatives that they can help themselves to anonymously, no questions
asked. If supply runs low then it will be filled to a certain level again.
Some people will say that's putting the milk with the cat, I think it is
part of their being responsible. No need to get diseases or early
pregnancies if it is avoidable. The stock goes down so slow that I conclude
the love-life of my youngsters is a lot more boring than mine was around
that age (well, not 12 of course).
 
The girls ... I have this document that is hand-delivered to any boy
showing up here "with that devious look in his eyes" ... :)
 
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8 SIMPLE RULES FOR DATING MY DAUGHTERS
 
Rule One:  If you pull into my driveway and honk you'd better
be delivering a package, because you're sure as heck not picking
anything up.
 
Rule Two:  You do not touch my daughter in front of me. You
may glance at her, so long as you do not peer at anything
below her neck. If you cannot keep your eyes or hands off
of my daughter's body, I will remove them.
 
Rule Three:  I am aware that it is considered fashionable
for boys of your age to wear their trousers so loosely that
they appear to be falling off their hips.  Please don't take
this as an insult, but you and all of your friends are complete
idiots.  Still, I want to be fair and open minded about this
issue, so I propose this compromise: You may come to the door
with your underwear showing and your pants ten sizes too big,
and I will not object.  However, In order to assure that your
clothes do not, in fact, come off during the course of your
date with my daughter, I will take my electric staple gun
and fasten your trousers securely in place around your waist.
 
Rule Four:  I'm sure you've been told that in today's world,
sex without utilizing a "barrier method" of some kind can kill
you.  Let me elaborate: when it comes to sex, I am the barrier,
and I WILL kill you.
 
Rule Five:  In order for us to get to know each other, we
should talk about sports, politics, and other issues of the day.
Please do not do this.  The only information I require from you
is an indication of when you expect to have my daughter safely
back at my house, and the only word I need from you on this
subject is "early"
 
Rule Six:  I have no doubt you are a popular fellow, with many
opportunities to date other girls.  This is fine with me as
long as it is okay with my daughter.  Otherwise, once you have
gone out with my little girl, you will continue to date no one
but her until she is finished with you.
 
         If you make her cry, I will make YOU cry!
 
Rule Seven:  As you stand in my front hallway, waiting for my
daughter to appear, and more than an hour goes by, do not sigh
and fidget.  If you want to be on time for the movie, you
should not be dating.  My daughter is putting on her makeup,
a process which can take longer than painting the Golden Gate
Bridge.  Instead of just standing there, why don't you do
something useful, like changing the oil in my car?
 
Rule Eight:  The following places are not appropriate for a
date with my daughter:  Places where there are beds, sofas,
or anything softer than a wooden stool.  Places where there
are no parents, policemen, or nuns within eyesight. Places
where there is darkness. Places where there is dancing,
holding hands, or happiness.  Places where the ambient
temperature is warm enough to induce my daughter to wear
shorts, tank tops, midriff T-shirts, or anything other than
overalls, a sweater, and a goose down parka zipped up to
her Adam's apple. Movies with a strong romantic or sexual
theme are to be avoided; movies which feature chainsaws are
okay.  Hockey games are okay.
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