We have all heard the cliche "It takes a village..." I have noticed here, that there a very large number of young people asking questions. Not just obnoxious sex questions, but serious questions about puberty, adolescence, and health issues. And the answers, for the most part (with the exception of a few *******) are very sincere and helpful. In my mind this creates an interesting paradox: I am incredibly disturbed by the questions; where are the parents of these poor kids? And I am somewhat comforted by the fact that they have a place to ask some of those embarassing questions. And receive, for the most part, sincere answers. What are your thoughts about this observation?
2006-06-27 14:59:32 · 14 answers · asked by Bruce B 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Well Im 25 so Im not too young and not too old. What I found out now a days is that kids ages 7 to 15 knows a lot more than when you and I was a kid. I can gaurenteed you that a 10 year old know what sex is no matter how much we trying to hide it from them. The time has changed and kids grow faster than they supposed to be. The age of innocents is now long gone. You see kids having kids now and that's unfortunate but true. I think that situation with kids having kids is another reason why kids now a days have a lack of respect for older people. having a really young parent sometimes hard for the kid to learn correct manors. Im glad I grew up with strong parents and know what is right and what is wrong.
2006-06-27 15:05:56 · answer #1 · answered by epicwolf 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Great Question!!
The parents are off busy earning an income. Unfortunately now days it takes two incomes to survive in the average middle class home. Add in the additional parental stress of high utility bills, high gasoline, high interest on credit cards and kids don't stand a chance to get any communication with their parents.
You are right, the parents should have taken a responsible role in raising their own kids, however, since the parents haven't been around enough the kids are afraid to bring up these subjects because they only hear the parents say..."no sex, no drugs, no alcohol". So the kids don't want the parents to know that they are thinking of this stuff. Everyone looses.
2006-06-27 22:08:39 · answer #2 · answered by marks3kids 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am at comfort, I am 18 and have already been through that stage, I rather have those kids ask questions here, then go ask their friends of the same age and get stupid answers; because most kids don't know where to go and asking a stranger about those types of questions is easier then asking a parent.
2006-06-27 22:04:56 · answer #3 · answered by Robyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really haven't ran across any incredibly disturbing questions, it must be the category your using. Do they have a "Disturbing Questions Only" category here? These kids can't be too poor, if they have a computer. I like this, although it is a waste of time. I am glad it is here, as there is an abuse button if someone gets too disgusting or offends me! Good observation! You get a gold star!
2006-06-27 22:08:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree in both areas that you spoke of, I don't know maybe they don't feel comfortable going to there parents and you are right again, coming here is a start I wish they had this when I was a kid, some of the answers are sick, but lets just pray that they take heed to the sound ones, the truth has a way of ringing in your ear.
2006-06-27 22:21:55 · answer #5 · answered by Honey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's ok, but kids can easily be misled by some of the answers, and what's worse, most of the time the person answering the question is just as young and clueless as the person asking.
I think It would better if they would just pick up a legitimate book on the subject.
2006-06-27 22:05:44 · answer #6 · answered by ebony0225 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey! ****** answers are the best.
But you definitely do have a good point there. I do see the disturb/comfort paradox. But at least, they can get some rather sincere answers to questions they are ashamed or afraid to ask.
2006-06-27 22:10:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's easier to throw out a question at strangers then it is to have s sit down with a parent, If everyone on this site would stick to the guidlines of being respectful, helpful, and not just put down & person for asking a "stupid" question. then I think this would be a good place to get some answers to a few questions you have
2006-06-27 22:13:45 · answer #8 · answered by Bgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats a very good observation!!! Maybe their parents are too into themselves to make time for the children!!! But, then again, maybe the children are too hooked on their computers, to spend time with their parents!!!! There is a 2 sided coin there. Who knows, I'm sure every situation is different.
2006-06-27 22:12:18 · answer #9 · answered by winona e 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On Yahoo there are no specific fathers for specific kids. Elders should convey experience to youngesters; all what is necessary is to be a ring in the chain of humanity. We were once kids, now we are parents and grandparents, in the same way, you are now kids who will be parents and grandparents and in this way we can achieve immortality of the kind and individual.
2006-06-27 22:12:10 · answer #10 · answered by rambahan_1953 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋