I have to admit I was quiet during the purity video mainly because I heard my voice over the years to my daughter. I had no idea my beliefs were not my own but so normalized by society especially growing up in the 70's. I had no clue I was just recycling bullshit. I am saddened but educated and aware that I have no clue and need to do a self -evaluation of my belief systems and morals for that matter. It all seems silly, but luckily I am grateful my sixteen-year-old daughter Raegan, is more of an individual than I was at her age. It is amazing how you can be so sure about something that you never give it any thoughts about where you got the information in the first place. So much to learn and so many freedoms to challenge.
The many times I've critiqued when she was younger as to what a "lady" does and doesn't do. And oh how sex was wrong, and there is no greater honor than getting married. I recall telling her that it is her father’s job to keep her pure. I also recall her telling me immediately afterwards that that was her job. I even went as far to telling her that no guy would want her if she has had a too many guys know her body. Luckily I instilled being smarter and just as strong as boys too.I did not see the benefits in these belief systems yet I just simply recycled them. Well, when you know better you do better I shall do better by empowering Raegan to be Raegan.
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