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Originally Posted by Benzasaurus
So I read this yesterday and thought it might be an interesting resource and talking point on here. I'm thinking of the second letter.
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I missed the "I'm thinking of the second letter." part until I re-read your post.
As the dad to a 12yo girl (in addition to 3 boys aged 6-14), I'm terrified of the "talk" but understand that it needs to happen. I'm thankful that A) school has done the heavy lifting and B) she has shown a willingness to talk to my wife or I when she has questions or concerns about anything. She has spent enough time on a farm to at least be aware of the process from start to finish.
It's been a difficult age for her. She's about a year younger than her friends and most of her classmates but has always been one of the tallest. Borderline tom-boy, loves basketball and 1 Direction. She's a very confident leader on the court but that doesn't carry over to school and personal life despite getting very good grades, being friends with a wide range of kids and sticking up for them should the need arise and, not that it should matter but, she is an attractive girl. Maybe it's self-deprecation? Maybe she's just not comfortable with herself yet?
My wife and I used to wish she would be more concerned with her clothes. Her preferred outfit would be a t-shirt and hoodie and gym shorts or sweatpants, and that's generally what she wears. Everywhere. But after seeing how her fellow 8th graders dress, let's just say I wouldn't exactly be uncomfortable with my college-aged daughter dressing that way, we decided her current attire choice was just fine!