Bullying/stalking issues aside, I’m tired of being a product all the time. I mean, it’s annoying that browsing anything on Amazon or Ebay, or even mentioning anything that could be bought on Amazon or Ebay will give me Facebook ads for those things for months but even taxis, airplane seats, and gas pumps have auto…

I feel like sororities get a lot of undeserved shit because frats are so vile and they exist in the same system. I know they do a lot of good, but “Burn down the Greek system” is an awfully appealing creed.

Part of me hopes it was to power pantsuits and sensible heels.

This was very classy and I never understood all the hate directed at these girls (who were taking selfies in response to be being prompted to do so via a social media promotion at the ballpark). Sure, they look ridiculous with all the head tilting and shit, but the media reaction was absurd and reflected a general…

YES.

See? THAT is how you respond to an Internet shaming.

And also that privacy is a multi-faceted thing. Just because you’re comfortable naked (for example) doesn’t mean others are comfortable with you naked. I know it seems like a leap to some people, but I really think the bedrock of what we learn about consent comes about during these years for kids, and learning that a)…

Eh I don't know if that's worse than life's a beach

Perfectly said. My parents were very frank about genitals (no shame or cutesy nicknames), but they made it clear that our bodies were our own and private.

Thank you!! I always feel like these types of articles are really condescending. The tone often reads to me as “you’re either cultured and sophisticated like me, or you’re a puritan who’s teaching your kids their bodies are dirty and sinful.”

Yep, mom of a toddler here, reporting that in our house we pee alone. My kid can quietly amuse himself (or scream his head off, whatever, his choice) in his playpen for six minutes while I use the bathroom once a day. I think the message of this article is great: periods are nothing to be ashamed of, they’re not weird…

No, “Everything happens for a reason” people are the WORST people. I agree with the rest of your list though.

Exactly! I am not ashamed of my boobs; they’re kinda nice. But I still don’t want to share them with everyone. I think they’re so special, only a few people can see them.

I had the same reaction except I’m okay with that. I don’t really think I would have wanted to witness that. Then or now. I like boundaries.

No. I'm sorry but no. I am definitely on board with explaining bodily functions, using correct terms for body parts, being naked occasionally, etc. But I will also teach my future child the value of privacy and boundaries.

I think it’s possible to teach your kids that genitals are normal and not to be ashamed of, while also teaching them that it isn’t polite or appropriate to call your dad “Mr. Penis Man.”

I’m with you. This whole “I’m a mom now I can’t even pee alone” is getting to be a bit much. It’s like some kind of honor badge that is becoming trendy. When I have a kid, I will piss and poop alone. Just like my mom did.

You know, why do I keep hearing this? My mom went to the bathroom by herself all the time. None of her 5 kids ever felt the need to go in there with her. I never saw my dad naked. I guess if that’s what people want to do but I don’t get why they act like it’s inevitable.

Those are parents who have been fooled into thinking that if they aren’t there instantly for their child 24/7 that they’re bad parents. I tell them it’s okay to lock the door to take a shit or a quick shower, if you wanna get clean with some privacy that’s how you do it. I can’t help but think it’s a bit of an excuse…

I feel a strong kinship with the girl in the lower right corner, eating soft serve and being ignored.