Talk about Family Planning

I was really glad to see both mamas and papas at my talks. I think in the past many men felt birth control was just a women’s thing, but I am glad they understand it should be a decision together. And the men also got to hear the facts about dangerous pregnancies and gave them a lot to think about in terms of family responsibility. And I was happy that some youth came that should be aware of their options. Of course I hope that parents will take my lessons I teach and talk about them with their kids but some things may be a little uncomfortable for them. My host papa was a big supporter – lecturing the men that it’s not easy for the women to give birth and that he has witnessed the pain and joy of all 3 of his son’s births. He also told them that he has realized that the day to day responsibilities of looking after the kids usually lands primarily on the women and therefore too many kids can be overwhelming for a mother. Which is so true these moms are up when the roosters crow in the morning till everyone is asleep – cooking over a fire, gathering food from the garden, hand washing all the clothes etc etc.

I am just so amazed by my host papa he is such a forward thinker.