Anya Antonovna Romanova Stark (anyastark) wrote in the_bullpen,
@ 2010-08-01 01:35:00

So...who gave you The Talk and how did they do it?

Also, have they ever given your significant other The Talk?

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	discardedheir 2010-08-01 04:39 am UTC (link)
	...Having 25 years of memories downloaded into one's brain at the age of 8 precludes several conversation necessities. We gave Scotty a book. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-08-01 04:41 am UTC (link)
	That certainly makes it a little easier for both parties involved. (Reply to this)(Parent)

	better_now 2010-08-01 04:44 am UTC (link)
	Mum told me the basics of reproduction when I was pretty wee. She never had to do more than that because, well. Padded Cell by 11. Probably not going to worry about dating. (Reply to this)

	burnwithlight 2010-08-01 04:47 am UTC (link)
	Mother explained the basic biology when I was very young, the time-appropriate information just before I reached puberty, and the 'Your Father Will Frighten 99% of Boys Beyond Recovery' when I was old enough to date. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-08-01 05:15 am UTC (link)
	I got the same, except no 'Your Father Will Frighten 99% of Boys Beyond Recovery' I have a feeling my Dad would just make them disappear. (Reply to this)(Parent)

butterflybullet
2010-08-01 04:57 am UTC (link)

Mom gave me the First-Grade Talk and the Fourth-Grade Talk. By the time dating time came around, there was just quick confirmation that I understood the safety issues. And I don't mind the occasional bit of advice as long as the phrases 'your dad and I' or 'Hank and I' are not involved.

Daddy'd never dream of trying to sit a boy down and lay out rules. It'd be implying I couldn't keep them exactly where I wanted them.

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	anyastark 2010-08-01 05:17 am UTC (link)
	Oh I hate when they start going on about what they did. It's just...argh! Don't want to think about that. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	indie_minor 2010-08-01 05:05 am UTC (link)
	Grandfather gave me a book in elementary school without a single word. Deej's mom was really helpful on clarifying a few things. Miss Vangey's the best. (Reply to this)

	icallnopowers 2010-08-01 05:06 am UTC (link)
	Mrs. Summers gave Art and me the talk. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-08-01 05:18 am UTC (link)
	She's probably a good one to get it from. I bet it was a no non-sense type of talk too. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2010-08-01 05:12 am UTC (link)
	Mom gave me the talk at all the usual points. ...at the last one, she said if I ever used my Asking Nicely on a boy, I'd better make sure he couldn't prove it in court. I...really didn't know what to say to that. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-08-01 05:19 am UTC (link)
	Does Asking Nicely refer to some sort of power? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2010-08-01 05:15 am UTC (link)
	Mummy and Da let Granny give a few biology lessons. Mummy did some explaining about The Way Things Are in Midgard. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-08-01 05:26 am UTC (link)
	Is it that different in Asgard? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	purplegeist 2010-08-01 05:15 am UTC (link)
	The way Mom explains things can be a little embarrassing. (Reply to this)

	quadrimanial 2010-08-01 05:16 am UTC (link)
	Both of them. Thoroughly. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-08-01 05:23 am UTC (link)
	And I bet they were very...clinical. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	marlow 2010-08-01 05:46 am UTC (link)
	Clea gave me some books and sort of hinted that magic can make a difference. The books were informative, but I haven't figured out where magic fits in yet. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-08-01 09:37 pm UTC (link)
	Oh, there's plenty o'magic involved, Magic Babe. It just ain't the spell variety. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	tabula_rasa 2010-08-01 05:49 am UTC (link)
	Rob tried to explain, but he made such a mess of it that he had a nurse in SHIELD medical talk to me. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-08-01 07:10 am UTC (link)
	Whatever they told you, it stuck. -smiles- (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2010-08-01 05:50 am UTC (link)
	Mom gave me the talk and made sure Daddy was VERY far away when she did. (Reply to this)

	_tsunami_ 2010-08-01 05:52 am UTC (link)
	Mom gave me The Talk. Daddy just threatened to turn any boy into a popsicle. (Reply to this)

	i_asked_grandpa 2010-08-01 05:53 am UTC (link)
	Dad, Grandpa Tony and Grandpa Clint each gave me The Talk. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	ifmemoryserves 2010-08-01 07:11 am UTC (link)
	I bet it's programmed into each of the girls, too, for good measure. -laughs- (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2010-08-01 05:55 am UTC (link)
	Dad breezed through the basics and got right down to the warnings. Complete with claws and examples of what would happen to me if I didn't pay attention to the safety concerns. I think there might have been some mumblings about redheads being bad for my health. Mom just said she was too young to be a grandmother. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	wild_rose 2010-08-01 08:55 pm UTC (link)
	snicker (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	tooth_n_claw 2010-08-01 05:56 am UTC (link)
	I never got The Talk. (Reply to this)

	notinplainsight 2010-08-01 05:57 am UTC (link)
	Getting it from my mother was interesting. (Reply to this)

	sandcastlegod 2010-08-01 06:00 am UTC (link)
	I got the where babies come from stuff. When Dad attempts to discuss girls, I just explain that I'm saving myself for Kseniya. (Reply to this)

	whydowescream 2010-08-01 06:03 am UTC (link)
	I had all the UUA-certified Sex Ed Sunday School classes, and some private conversations with Mom. I kind of sat in on some of Gail and Jane's too, and what Clara's had so far. Mom and Dad have never tried to raise that subject with Jay. They know I'm going to make good choices. (Reply to this)

	indigogirl 2010-08-01 06:05 am UTC (link)
	The Archbishop of Strelsau tried to give me the talk. Mom reminded me afterward that we're supposed to try not to laugh at the Archbishop. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	princeofthieves 2010-08-01 07:12 am UTC (link)
	But he's got that hat! And that sleepy-eyed look on his face. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sammyfury 2010-08-01 06:06 am UTC (link)
	Mom made Dad give me The Talk. He hemmed and hawed, and told me I should shoot a boy if he ever said anything Dad wouldn't like. Then he took me to the armory and let me pick out a couple of new guns. With ammo! Mom took pity on us both and talked to me. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	thisismyweapon 2010-08-01 07:03 am UTC (link)
	For most women, something shiny is a diamond or silver. For Fury, it's a handgun. From now, when I have bad news or a touch subject to broach, I'll provide her with a handgun first. I'm certain there is a flaw in this logic, but I cannot discern where it is. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	jackmurdock 2010-08-01 06:07 am UTC (link)
	Dad talked. Mom provided the appropriate threats. They're an awesome team like that. (Reply to this)

	9mm_gal 2010-08-01 06:13 am UTC (link)
	Mom said that if I wanted a new gun I should ask Grandpa Nick about boys and sex. Afterward she and I had the Talk at the firing range while I tested my new toy. I asked Dad to see if he had anything to add to it, and some ammo, but he just turned red and said I was too young to think about boys. (Reply to this)