Hi Mamas! I have struggled with today's post. I've written it and deleted it a half dozen times. I write it and think this is too personal. Delete. Write it again and think is this right. Delete. You get the pattern here. Even though I'm still a little uneasy about this post, I believe in it.
Several years ago I listened to a sermon, I have no idea who it was- Joel, Joyce, my pastor, a guest pastor- no idea, and I made a mental note because what he/she said rang true to me. The pastor talked about sex and how to teach your children that their bodies are treasures. I started my treasure talk early with each of my children and it sounds something like this you are such a treasure, look at you run fast your body is a wonderful treasure. As our two younger kids get older, that talk will become deeper but the treasure part will be familiar because I laid the foundation for it.
Here's the big talk. I have this talk with our oldest daughter often; it is normal in our house to talk openly. I feel like I have to work overtime teaching my kiddos what is important, because the world sure as heck never gives up in trying to teach them what pretty is or what cool is.
What if you were given a treasure box full of gold and riches. Would you show it to everybody? Would you tell everybody that you had this box full of riches? Or would you hide it, waiting for someone to come along that you loved and trusted to share it with? Your body is your treasure. It's not for everybody to see. It's your treasure, given to you as a gift and it should be protected and cherished.
It's HARD raising young girls. I never know if I'm doing or saying the right thing but I think if you stand on LOVE and TRUTH, how can that be wrong? Stay strong, mamas!
P.S. This post was teenage daughter approved which makes me even prouder of her. :)
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