There's no doubt it's a difficult and tricky conversation. And we're probably overdue to have it in a more serious way. But I think these age-gate measures really boil down to an attempt to avoid that conversation altogether — to put up this flimsy gate, clap our hands, and say "job well done."
There's no doubt it's a difficult and tricky conversation. And we're probably overdue to have it in a more serious way. But I think these age-gate measures really boil down to an attempt to avoid that conversation altogether — to put up this flimsy gate, clap our hands, and say "job well done."
And you're right that there's a gender lens to this that really bears focusing on. Better sex education that takes into account those challenges is sorely needed — and it's lagging.
There's no doubt it's a difficult and tricky conversation. And we're probably overdue to have it in a more serious way. But I think these age-gate measures really boil down to an attempt to avoid that conversation altogether — to put up this flimsy gate, clap our hands, and say "job well done."
And you're right that there's a gender lens to this that really bears focusing on. Better sex education that takes into account those challenges is sorely needed — and it's lagging.
Definitely agree on providing age-appropriate sex education.