en·a·ble /enˈāb(ə)l,inˈāb(ə)l/ verb gerund or present participle: enabling 1. give (someone or something) the authority or means to do something. "the evidence would enable us to arrive at firm conclusions" synonyms: allow, permit, let, give the means, equip, empower, make able, fit; More make possible, facilitate; authorize, entitle, qualify; formalcapacitate "the brace will enable you to walk more steadily" antonyms: prevent •make possible. "a number of courses are available to enable an understanding of a broad range of issues" 2. Computing make (a device or system) operational; activate.
Not sure what all the fuss is about, but the easy solution is quite obvious - the school can quit calling them condoms and start handing out "balloons". People can then make all the balloon animals they want or whatever other use they can find for them. See simple.
We have talked about things, but everything. What's right what's wrong, what's acceptable behavior, but she hasn't given any indications that "Sex" or the things leading up to sex are on her mind. I know that it's fast approaching though and we will ramp up our attempts to point her in the right direction when it comes to boys.
Condoms don't enable your kids the ability to have sex. Their bodies enable them the ability to have sex.
If some children are afraid to have sex without condoms and the school provides the condoms for them to have sex, then the school is enabling children to have sex.
There is nothing wrong with it all. However it doesn't exactly lend itself to high ground in which preach abstinence. Here comes the wait till married argument. I like that pie in the sky idea as much as the next loving father however that doesn't mean I should be delusional and think it has any credence.
I like you and respect much of what you say, but this has to be the most ignorant thing that I've seen you type My oldest daughter waited and my youngest is still waiting ...what else you got?