Very well said.

Pam

> Hi, all
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> Being JAM (Just A Mom) I don't know if my opinion counts for much but here
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> goes... I think these types of discussions happen MUCH too rarely on this
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> list. This IS a list for adults with CP. Adults have sex. Why shouldn't =
> sexuality issues be discussed. If they are taboo, are we as a group not =
> buying into the stereotype that folks with disabilities are somehow =
> sexless?
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> I joined this list to get a broader understanding of the issues facing my
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> son as he grows up with CP. His sexual development is as much a part of =
> him as his physical, emotional and spiritual development. I want to be =
> able to answer his questions as they come up - about sexuality as much as
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> anything else. Of course it will be many years before THIS topic is =
> appropriate (he's not quite 5), but that day will come <sigh>. :-)
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> So I vote to keep these discussions going. I appreciate the candor of =
> those who have posted to date and was not offended. Indicating "mature =
> theme" in the subject heading would be considerate to those who might be =
> offended. As to children accessing the archives... there are much more =
> dangerous places to surf to than here. Parents need to do their job - =
> either control your child's access or better yet, talk to your children =
> and educate them about what they access and/or come across if it is =
> controversial and/or too explicit. My one suggestion is that people =
> refrain from using vulgar terms - we can share information using everyday
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> language that is not offensive or in poor taste.
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> Just my thoughts.
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> Yvonne
> Anthony's Mom
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