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By the time most youth reach their teens, they have been exposed to tens of thousands of sexually explicit images, ideas, and movie scenes. The “new” normal is rather scary, and what most of the Baby Boomer generation would call pornographic. We have retailers selling thongs to pre-teens, while fishnet stockings, corsets and high-heel stripper shoes are normal wear for the high school prom. Half-naked shots are routinely text-messaged to school classmates they hardly know. No wonder this generation is confused and has conflicted ideas about sex. They are so over-sexualized they simply do not have a clue. Sadly, this mega-dose of sexual imagery encourages early sexual experimentation. Compound that with a “porn” attitude—which is often reflected in a male-dominated, girl submissive kind of relationship, you have something bordering on sexual harassment. Visit most schools and be shocked by the way girls dress, and be disgusted by how the boys talk. This will certainly continue with the media-driven culture that perpetuates this cycle. What can you do? If you are a teen, pause and consider your choices. It may seem like everyone is having sex—but over half of all high school students are not. And parents? What are you doing? Don’t endorse the Hollywood crud, nor loan out your credit card to purchase clothing that is more suitable for sex-scenes. Teach your daughters to value themselves. Teach your sons to respect girls and women. Our culture is not lost, but it is pivoting on ideas that are leaving our next generation scarred.
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