Masturbation should never be asked about in an interview. In fact, in my opinion, I just tell my kids if they are going to do it then to do so privately. I talk about sex to my kids the same as I do with any scientific subject. Why be so delicate? My kids were there for the birth of their siblings. My 7 year old daughter got to catch her sister just 2 weeks ago as she came out of the birth canal. Everyone seems to act like sexual subjects are so delicate and I don't understand why. people think that it is such a delicate subject. All of my kids have seen their brothers and sisters being born. I don't desire to teach shame about their bodies. When my first born son asked about where babies come from, I introduced him to my biology text book.
BeckyJune 10, 2017
I followed the link to the full article and am so very glad I did. This is a topic I have struggled to know how to teach appropriately to my children. The author absolutely and clearly lays out the downfalls and negative effects relating to masturbation . I also truly appreciated his insights concerning appropriate ways for parents to discuss this sensitive topic with their children. Thank you Meridian for posting.
GrandpaJune 8, 2017
I clicked on the link and read the complete article. I recommend everyone do so. It is a well layed-out article, and each point is very well made. I heartily commend the author for writing it and Meridian Magazine for making it available. In my journey of raising a house full of boys, this was often a topic; a topic I am glad I don't have to deal with now that I have graduated from "father" to "grandfather." May I add something for those who are dealing with teenage or older sons? A rabbi who was a friend during my teenage years once told me that the main problem with masturbation (in his eyes) is the boy's thoughts while doing so. Are they clean thoughts? Are they pure thoughts? Are they respectful of God's daughters? He quoted the New Testament about having "committed adultery with her already in his heart." (Matthew 5:28) This made a big impression on me as a teenager and was the main thought that helped me through those years.
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Braden PaxsonApril 24, 2018
Masturbation should never be asked about in an interview. In fact, in my opinion, I just tell my kids if they are going to do it then to do so privately. I talk about sex to my kids the same as I do with any scientific subject. Why be so delicate? My kids were there for the birth of their siblings. My 7 year old daughter got to catch her sister just 2 weeks ago as she came out of the birth canal. Everyone seems to act like sexual subjects are so delicate and I don't understand why. people think that it is such a delicate subject. All of my kids have seen their brothers and sisters being born. I don't desire to teach shame about their bodies. When my first born son asked about where babies come from, I introduced him to my biology text book.
BeckyJune 10, 2017
I followed the link to the full article and am so very glad I did. This is a topic I have struggled to know how to teach appropriately to my children. The author absolutely and clearly lays out the downfalls and negative effects relating to masturbation . I also truly appreciated his insights concerning appropriate ways for parents to discuss this sensitive topic with their children. Thank you Meridian for posting.
GrandpaJune 8, 2017
I clicked on the link and read the complete article. I recommend everyone do so. It is a well layed-out article, and each point is very well made. I heartily commend the author for writing it and Meridian Magazine for making it available. In my journey of raising a house full of boys, this was often a topic; a topic I am glad I don't have to deal with now that I have graduated from "father" to "grandfather." May I add something for those who are dealing with teenage or older sons? A rabbi who was a friend during my teenage years once told me that the main problem with masturbation (in his eyes) is the boy's thoughts while doing so. Are they clean thoughts? Are they pure thoughts? Are they respectful of God's daughters? He quoted the New Testament about having "committed adultery with her already in his heart." (Matthew 5:28) This made a big impression on me as a teenager and was the main thought that helped me through those years.
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