Comments on: An open letter to my students, young and old

By: karenrayne

karenrayne — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:58:07 +0000

Gabriele, If you are asking if any young woman, anywhere has ever tried to get pregnant on prom night, then the answer is surely yes. However, if you are asking if there were great hoards of young woman trying, this last May, to get pregnant on prom night, the answer is surely no.

By: GabrieleCabanilla

GabrieleCabanilla — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:59:14 +0000

Could you tell me if “prom babies” are real?

By: karenrayne

karenrayne — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:05:31 +0000

Thanks, ohnomyboots! Being aware at this young age of the conversations that are already starting is so critical - and will, I am sure, lead to a more open relationship between you and your daughter.

By: ohnomyboots

ohnomyboots — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:55:30 +0000

So happy to find you (via Belly, via Petuniaface)!!! As a teenager I began scripting out imaginary sex-talks in preparation for the real ones I hoped to have with my someday-children. I was keenly aware of my mother’s shame regarding sex, and determined not to repeat the shame-basting. Now, as a mom to a 6 year old girl, my years of scripting and thinking about ways to approach/address “taboo” topics has already served me well. Love your attitude, philosophy, look forward to reading more of what you have to say and share! Thanks so much!

By: Ruth Rinehart

Ruth Rinehart — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:59:56 +0000

Beautiful, Karen.

By: karenrayne

karenrayne — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:01:12 +0000

Thanks, Heather! I would be delighted to see you again - even if you don’t have a problem to talk about. (Heather is one of my former college students.)

By: heather

heather — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:13:21 +0000

aaaaawwwww. i wish i could hug you. you’ll definatley be the first person i come too. enjoy the rest of your summer.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:39:01 +0000

I love this. So beautiful.