From Christianity Today.

A provocative, troubling, and thought-provoking read, especially for anyone who has a young daughter.

No News Flash: The West is facing an economic collapse whose effects will stretch on for decades. News flash: The West is also facing a challenging marketplace economy in sex and marriage, at least according to Mark Regnerus. “Neither a strong gender constructionist nor a strong gender essentialist, but a sociologist” (at the University of Texas-Austin), Regnerus describes the traditional marriage economy this way: Most men want sex more than do women and have traditionally gained access to sex via marriage. In turn, most women have given sex for marriage, which has brought economic security and commitment.

Take some time and read the entire interview, especially if you are a parent of a young child. Then reflect on what it has to say and start talking to your kids about sex and marriage, if you have not already. What is apparent from Regnerus’ interview is that these topics cannot be limited to just “The Talk” that both parents and kids of age dread. It must be an ongoing conversation if you really love them.

Memorize [God’s] laws and tell them to your children over and over again. Talk about them all the time, whether you’re at home or walking along the road or going to bed at night, or getting up in the morning. Write down copies and tie them to your wrists and foreheads to help you obey them.
–Deuteronomy 6.6-8 (CEV)