Posted on 07/14/2008 3:14:40 AM PDT by melsec
AT the age of 15, Ruth Russell got the so-called "facts of life" from a teacher at her Adelaide high school.
"We were told, 'You will get older and you will become sexually active. That is the way it happens, and when it does, wear a condom. That is the only important thing'."
(Excerpt) Read more at theaustralian.news.com.au ...
It's worth following the link to read about such a wonderful young woman.
The World Youth Day is getting so much publicity as is the Pope and articals on faith such as this!
Mel
Never heard that statement before, but so right...
Excellent article, and your niece sounds like a terrific young woman.
Grow “fonder,” not “founder.”
Sorry about my spelling
Cheers
Mel
She is. She was on Good Morning Australia today and was terrific. The interviewer got a bit flumoxed at how thoughtful and well spoken she is.
The World Youth Day is really holding a mirror up to Australia’s youth and is really getting some traction in the media.
Seeing all this wonderful young people dancing and singing in celebration is a giving me hope.
Mel
Should have mentioned - home schooled until mid teens.
My oldest daughter just graduated from homeschool and will start community college in August. With five younger brothers, she has no use for boyfriends :-). Your niece sounds like she’s more polished and subtle!
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