Friday, June 20, 2008

Jamie and the teachable moment, take two

Several months back I wrote a post about teachable moments, specifically citing Jamie Lynn Spear's pregnancy as a golden opportunity for parents to talk to their kids about sex (and pregnancy, and their family values, etc.) Click here to read that post in its entirety.

Today's news tells us that Jamie has had her baby. To Ms. Spears (and all new mothers,) I say: congratulations. And to the mothers who read this blog, I say: Here's another chance! Talk with your kids! Ask them if they'd heard about the birth. Are their friends talking about it? How does your child feel about teen pregnancy? Talk talk talk. Ask ask ask. Listen Listen Listen. Don't let this fabulous opportunity pass you by.

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