So, Care2 so far has posted two articles on Abstinence-only Education. I just finished reading/watching the second one and I was just like WTF? You have to watch the video first and then you'll probably understand what I'm talking about.
Transcript
Bear 1: What did you learn in abstinence-only class today?
Bear 2: Today we had a special lesson on relationships. The speaker told us a story about a prince and a maiden. A dragon is attacking the maiden’s home and the prince tries to slay it. The maiden suggests he use a rope instead of a sword. He does. He kills the dragon. Then another dragon attacks. The maiden suggests he use poison this time. He does. But he is mad about all the suggestions. He leaves the princess for another maiden who doesn't know anything about dragon slaying so we learned not to act like the first maiden because too many suggestions will drive a guy away.
Bear 1: I don't think I understand. Let's try this again. So the dragon is attacking?
Bear 2: Yes.
Bear 1: It is an emergency situation in a clearly dragon infested countryside.
Bear 2: Yes. So the princess shares her ideas about it.
Bear 1: That's right.
Bear 2: And the prince, he leaves her.
Bear 1: Yes. She ruined his confidence and made him feel ashamed.
Bear 2: By suggesting other ways killing dragons?
Bear 1: Yes.
Bear 2: What if she was just worried about his safety? What if she wanted to prevent damage to his sword? What if she had read some studies on the most effective dragon slaying methods?
Bear 1: We didn't really get into that.
Bear 2: Come to think of it, the maiden seems to know a lot about dragon slaying. Why couldn't she slay the dragon herself? And isn't she better off without the prince anyway if he is so threatened by her ideas? Did your class talk about that?
Bear 1: Not really. Just that he was happier with the other maiden.
Bear 2: Right, the girl who has no ideas.
Bear 1: None that she tells the prince anyway.
Bear 2: Did the prince talk to the first maiden about how her suggestions made him feel?
Bear 1: No he just went off with the other maiden.
Bear 2: And the lesson was that girls should learn not to share too many of their ideas because they will scare off princes?
Bear 1: That's what the speaker told us.
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If this is really being taught in schools and I had a daughter I'd be beyond pissed to find out this is what they were teaching her.
"No, no girls don't voice your opinions or make suggestions, guys don't like that."
Are you kidding me? This is sending one horrible freaken message don't ya think?
3 comments:
Now I get the WTF comment. I don't know what to think of this. I'm kind of speechless that they are seriously teaching this. Don't have ideas?!!! That's a bunch of BS.
My personal take on it, it's definitely best to have your personal opinion & make your voice heard than to be quiet & put yourself in danger. As for the guy leaving, F him!
It's not like he's the only one with a sword! lol
It seems to me like the chick probably knew way more about taking down the dragon. Bet you she could have done it herself with out the stupid knights fault. :P
WOW....seriously?!?! If I had a daughter and they were teaching her this I would be beyond myself. No, no, no telling someone, anyone NOT to voice their opinion is ridiculous!! I agree the maiden could have taken that dragon down without the help of the prince lol I agree with you too @lifesabee if he can't take suggestions than "Goodbye sir!"
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