I kind of love how Addison handled the "mystery panties." As a short-tempered vindictive person, I never would have stayed calm long enough to go that far with it. Props, Addy, props.
All giggles aside, there's nothing quite like a trashcan baby, riddled with ridiculous parenting, to kick off a new season.
Once again, where is the logic here? The entire situation was so ridiculously avoidable, for so many reasons, and I feel like ranting about them!
How exactly does having sex make your daughter a bad kid?
How is this still a thing?
I mean sure, as a parent any age is too young to think of your baby having sex, but it's pretty much an inevitability that at some point in their life they will at least think about doing it, and most of the time will. Wouldn't it be better for your kid to be prepared? More and more studies are coming that show information is actually the best prevention. The more access to accurate information and resources for safe sex has directly correlated with a decline in teen pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. As a matter of fact, comprehensive discussions of sex and related issues is starting to show a trend for more teens choosing abstinence, or at the very least delaying their first time and being much more cautious when they do.
Why is it so hard to have a healthy dialogue about sex with your kid?
I'm not suggesting in-depth, technique swapping sessions, but just the basics - how sex works and what can happen with emotions and your body. Being so hush-hush secretive about the act just puts it in a mysterious and taboo place, which means most kids are just going to be more curious and try to find answers on their own. Having very recently been a teen, this ends up with misguided discussions among their peers, and usually a pressing desire to actually experience this magical, secret thing. It's a recipe for bad sex practices, and a lot of hurt.
Sexual oppression aside, because if I don't stop there I'm gonna soapbox about slut shaming, let's take a look at Safe Haven Laws. In case you're not familiar, it's a practice that differs from state to state, but works under the general premise of being able to safely and anonymously relinquish an infant at police stations, hospitals, or fire stations. Sometimes religious institutions, in my experience, convents, offer similar protection. The idea is to prevent abandonment or back-alley abortions out of desperation.
Considering that these girls are in uniforms, I can safely assume they go to private school, which means they probably have the funds for an on-campus counselor just for these sort of situations. I can understand that these girls didn't talk to the counselor out of fear they might tell the parents, so I can let that slide.
And one more thing! How is your daughter able to carry a baby to term, and you don't notice? I mean, what the actual hell? These parents are obviously involved enough to discipline these girls into being afraid to discuss sex and the pregnancy, so they're not oblivious to everything.
How are you not around enough for her to manage to go through all that completely unnoticed?
Season 3 Episode 1 - Time Has Come Today
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