I answered yes. Thought being, there seems to be no shortage of sexual stuff our girls are exposed to. Most of the time? Not so appropriate. Whether it's on TV, music, movies, you name it, it's too casual, too exploitive, too gratuitous, too shallow, I could go on and on and on.
In the Twilight series, however, I was pleasantly surprised. Here was finally a young couple that was head-over heels in love, devoted to each other, and yet, what's this -- virtuous? Though young and impetuous, they made the decision to remain virgins till married. Not that I'm neccessarily saying that is a must, depending on the circumstances, but I figure setting the bar high is always a good thing.
Well, I saw the movie with my girls last night, and I stand by what I said. Edward and Bella were portrayed as two young people very much in love, each with the highest degree of respect for the other, protective and tender. Of course, tender for a vampire with superhuman strength does not translate to gentle. Furniture was demolished, feather pillows were torn asunder, and Bella was bruised. And though I find it very hard to explain, it was all good. There was destruction and bruising without violence, somehow.
And O.M.G.
H.O.T.
I know, I know, gross. I'm way too old. But man.
I mean, it was all very loving and tender and romantic and sweet.
Yeah, that's what I meant to say.
Anyway, before rushing out to see the movie with your precious daughters, know your girls, know their comfort levels as well as your own. Use the movie as a springboard to talk about relationships with them.
And bring a cool cloth.
Excuse me, I'm going to go see what the mister is up to....
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Oh my, Oh my! I have seen the movie and I can't stop crying from the start til the end! Especially during the part when bella is pregnant and almost dying and everyone wants the "thing" taken out of her. I remember the day when I was pregnant, and I wasnt married then. and my boyfriend (ex) wanted me to kill the baby (now two years old). I cry and cry and left him right on!
Any way, I am happily married now, and my baby is growing so fast. Here I will be posting her pictures: http://www.babypics.com/pics
Nice post! I love it. :)
Good for you Kelly. Prayers and hugs for you and your beautiful daughter!
I have not seen the movie yet but definitely I wouldn't miss the wedding. I have received a lot of spoilers about the movie. :(
Yes, tons of spoilers, but still worth the watch, imho.
I haven't seen the movie, yet. But that's what RedBox is for . . . When it comes out to rent.
But I did admire that about the books; there was a sense of chasteness.
In the meantime, older and wiser and better able to identify H.O.T. when we see it.
Yes, Nicole, yes. There are things I can appreciate now that I have a little bit of life under my belt.
Oh my....
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