Many a times, while working I come in contact with lots of people, both male and female. Many of them believe I am a teenager; some believe I just finished secondary school or I am in my first year in the university. They do not believe I am an adult, that is to say, I am believed to be a MINOR. It is also important to note that because I smile a lot, it is believed I am innocent, clueless about the world and gullible. The supposed gullibility and cluelessness in my nature is believed to be from my supposed age and level of innocence; but that is not the problem here.
The problem here is that, if I am believed to be a MINOR, INNOCENT and CLUELESS ABOUT THE WORLD, why are you trying to have sex with me? Why is an adult trying to have sex with a minor? Does being clueless mean I want to have sex with you or that you can have sex with me? Do you get a price for when you claim my innocence? Is being an innocent minor a crime? Why are you offended and surprised when I turn you down? Why is it strange that I turn you down?
Also, when is my smiling at you being tagged as a sexual advance? Why are you telling me, "I know you have a boyfriend/girlfriend and you are no longer a virgin"? Why are you so interested in a minor's sex life? Why are you so sure you are not the first person to try to have sex with me? Why do you believe someone has spoilt me? What does it mean to be spoilt? Why are we talking about me already engaging in sexual activities that YOU say I like? Why are we even talking about my body? Why are you asking me how many people have slept with me? If you really believe I am a minor, why aren't we talking about my grades, family, secondary school, or future ambition?
When this type of conversations start, I become sad, because as an adult, I am ashamed that the person talking to me is said to be an adult. I fear for the fate of a real innocent clueless minor out there. I pray that he or she is mature, enlightened, unspoilt, and has responsible adults to talk to and learn from.
Parents, please train your children to be both book smart and street smart. I know training a child can be difficult at times, but please try your BEST. Adults, please let us be responsible and reasonable adults that help the children and minors around us to be better humans or adults. Also, as an adult, it is our responsibility to call out and prosecute our fellow adult's excesses. Please don't turn a blind eye at the actions and inactions of irresponsible adults. Whether we like it or not, we are an example of what an adult is to the children around us. Act responsibly and be responsible for your actions.
Happy new year everyone. I hope all the blessings, wealth, happiness, and good things in the new year come to us.
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This is true and this evil needs to be condemned
ReplyDeleteThank you Adedayo for reading and commenting. It is really an evil act that needs to be addressed.
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