I subscribe to a quote of the day from an educator. A couple of days ago, I received this quote: "When we are unable to find tranquility within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere." Francois de La Rochefoucauld
This struck me as profound, deep, and worthy of much reflection. In this blog, I usually write about sexuality issues, so I gave some thought to how this quote applies to parenting children and teens around the issue of sexuality. I have a few thoughts to share.
For those of us who send our children off to college in the fall, parenting takes on a different tone. We have limited influence and often must rely on the foundations we have laid prior to the launch. One issue that many new college students face is sexual safety. Here are some guidelines to share with young adults you know and care about to help keep them safe from becoming a sexual assault victim while on their own--and for those teens still at home.
