blackpower: Dee, you hit the nail on the head with that statement. I believe that as a teenager we make it more difficult to talk about things with our parents, be it sex, drugs, our growing bodies, problems of the world or what have you. As toddlers up to pre-teens we could talk and ask our parents about anything. And yes some parents will steer away from specific topics if they feel that your not ready for it or they're just not ready to deal with you asking those questions. Maybe they see their child is growing up to quickly. Societal conditioning.

Now, back to the issue of the youngsters IM'ing and adult. I as an adult will stop and desist all contact with anyone that gives me the under 18 ID. One, is because I don't feel that it's right and second is because all youngsters are curious about sex and that can cause problems. Now don't get me wrong with what I'm saying. I think that our future men of tomorrow needs the proper guidance and understanding about being hung and growing up with the stares and taunts, nick names and all that follows.

But, I still believe that it's the responsibility of the parent to help develop the child to be proud men. Proud of their bodies and proud of who they are.

-Black