Dear Ann Landers, A while back, you printed a letter from the mother of a teenage girl asking that you emphasize the importance of saying no. I am the mother of a 17-year-old boy who wants you to know that you're a little out of date. The problem isn't the boys; it's the girls. Our son, Johnny, gets at least three phone calls a night from girls. Some are as late as 11:30. You would not believe how aggressive those girls are. One drives over in her own convertible and offers to help him with his homework. I've heard him tell her that he really doesn't need any help, but she hangs around anyway. She wears spandex tops and short shorts with absolutely no underwear. A few weeks ago, my husband had a talk-not the first-with Johnny about sex. Johnny is not sexually active yet but says he doesn't know how much longer he can hold out. He claims the girls carry condoms and put so much pressure on the guys that they almost feel they have to give in. One girl told him that any guy who has not had sex by the time he's 17 must be gay. So please, Ann, stop worrying about the girls. These are the '90s. Direct your concern to the guys who are virtually being hit over the head and dragged into the back seat. -Southern California Mom
Dear California Mom,
Thanks for the update. Yours is not the first letter conveying this message, but it's the most graphic. Any other mothers of teenage boys want to comment?
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