OK call me a prude, but am I alone?

well in that case *Maggiemaybe I’m not sure which is worse.
Fanny pack or bum bag anyone🤔

No, Granmarderby, that was us. The Americans stole it and started using it to describe a backside.

Yes Chestnut God Damn those Americans who stole this obviously popular female name and started using it to describe female genitalia 😤

I think we will all have to go with the flow, there’s no turning the clock back.
In the 80s my ma in law used to shudder in horror and change tv channels if a heterosexual couple kissed. We have come a long way since then

I bet that confused the teacher when she told her the correct name was Fanny and why don't you call her that!

Talking of lady parts, my 7 year old granddaughter told me they are reading The Faraway Tree at school, and wondered why Fanny is now called Frannie. She knows the book well because we have already read it at home. So I had to explain why the name Fanny is no longer in use. She hasn't asked why Dick has been changed to Rick yet.

Well, exactly, chestnut.

Follow what parents say. Funny moments when M aged 5 asked about difference between her front bum and her brothers. brother. Mum said well you have lady parts so that you can have children when you are older and they feel nice sometimes.
.... Satisfied with this, she made open classroom enquiries about lady parts..

I always keep things simple for young children, so their Viagra queries are easily answered. They are pills for men who feel tired.

I agree with you, Norah. As with anything else related to bringing up their children, it’s up to my offspring how they want to answer these questions. Oddly enough, I don’t always know best. I’ve followed all the instructions re baby led feeding and length of naps, etc. Why would I risk going against what they would do when it comes to sex ed? It’s not my call. So unless I’m absolutely sure how they’d respond, then yes, I would go down the route of diversion or ask your parents. I’d let the parents know what they’d asked though.

Jaxjacky

I don’t know what punt means, I thought a punt was a flat bottomed boat.
But I would answer questions if they arose, on a penis or any other matter, as I know my daughter shares my views on being open and honest whilst being age appropriate. After all, it’s how I brought her and my son up.

Punt the ball away. As in soccer.

I answer "age appropriate" questions openly and honestly as well.

The OP touched on that - what is age appropriate for small children? For me, viagra and sexual orientation are not appropriate Gram topics - subjects best left to my daughters. I don't even know how to age appropriately answer "what is viagra" apart from "tablets" - full stop.

Well i agree with you Mtm and Norah.
After 9pm is acceptable i suppose,but i still don``t want or need to see those adverts.

M0nica

I would answer the questions of every child. Including the penis orientated over-inquisitive 8 year old.

That's what I've always done too - with my own children and will continue to do so with GS.

I don’t know what punt means, I thought a punt was a flat bottomed boat.
But I would answer questions if they arose, on a penis or any other matter, as I know my daughter shares my views on being open and honest whilst being age appropriate. After all, it’s how I brought her and my son up.

M0nica

I would answer the questions of every child. Including the penis orientated over-inquisitive 8 year old.

Works for you.

As I said I've no idea what my children may wish to have conveyed to their children on sensitive matters - I quite kindly change willy talk to biscuits.

I've no personal knowledge of Lesbians or Viagra (Maw's posted examples of inappropriate afternoon adverts). I'm not even sure to answers - punt.

I would answer the questions of every child. Including the penis orientated over-inquisitive 8 year old.

Blondiescot

*Norah*, so what would you do in the event that a grandchild did ask an 'awkward' question? Just dismiss them and say ask your parents?

Adding to my answer. Depending on age, I've answered the hard questions - but not to the over-inquisitive 8 year olds. As stands, talk is a never ending discourse - but why, but what, he does what, how does that happen. And we have a GS - totally willy oriented - no thank you very much, ask your Mum.

Blondiescot

*Norah*, so what would you do in the event that a grandchild did ask an 'awkward' question? Just dismiss them and say ask your parents?

I've said "that's a wonderful question for your mum" let's eat biscuits.

I've no idea what the precise answer my children want given to their children on many topics, when in doubt - punt.

Norah, so what would you do in the event that a grandchild did ask an 'awkward' question? Just dismiss them and say ask your parents?

I think we've missed the point to Maw's post.

Of course people kiss, may make love, may take viagra, are hetero, LBGQT, go through menopause; do we want to talk about any of that with small children - aren't those talks the work of parents?

This GP wants no part to difficult talks. I've done my time, I'm a GP for the fun bits, decidedly not a parent for the hard bits. Done!

Well Google always knows the answer so I asked him to look for a Viagra towel and here they are. Literally a towel showing the molecular structure of Viagra. So unless someone knows any different that is what I presume they are.

Norah

icanhandthemback Most Dr's no longer prescribe Viagra, you are expected to buy in over the counter. These adverts inform men where they can buy it safely. Your Dr will normally prescribe a stronger dose if you need more than the OTC strength.

Don't you think people with such issues can figure out how to find an over the counter location, without young children being exposed to viagra ads at 3 in the afternoon or other time children are usually awake?

I'd suggest if truly interested they'll find a way.

Many don’t want to go into their local pharmacy to buy it because they are embarrassed. Being open about it on tv will take the embarrassment out of the whole thing which will help those in that situation.

I dont know if I am biased or not but I agree a lesbian kiss is no different in terms of 'acceptability' than a straight kiss.

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JaneJudge

bizarrely someone gave me some viagra towels and they are still going strong years later

What is a Viagra Towel? Advertising or something I’m ignorant of?

I asked a few pages back, but nobody has anawered yet!

Germanshepherdsmum

But then you’re biased.

I’m not biased, and I agree with AmberSpyglass. A kiss is a kiss, whoever is doing it. It’s a good thing (providing, of course, that both parties want it).