We continue to think of virginity as first intercourse. That ends up minimizing and marginalizing other things kids are engaged in, like oral sex. And it's not going to feel particularly good for girls as the big marker of adulthood. Peggy Orenstein More Quotes by Peggy Orenstein More Quotes From Peggy Orenstein I don't think any parent wants to limit their children now, and I think all of us know that our kids -- boys and girls -- need skills in both construction and caretaking to be successful adults, so during the holidays, I'd try to think creatively on a number of fronts: where gender is concerned broadening (your child's) concept of what it might mean to be female or male where and when you can. Peggy Orenstein living Toys traditionally tell our children what we expect their roles to be as adults. Peggy Orenstein living
