Quick note – wish fulfillment action series Aaron Stone starts its second season tonight at 8 p.m. on Disney XD. There are some issues of violence – mostly stuff and aliens going boom – but overall, I like the show.
More interesting is ABC Family’s announcement today that Bristol Palin, daughter of former Alaska governor Sarah Palin, will appear as herself on The Secret Life of the American Teenager later this season.
While the temptation to joke is pretty durned strong, the release pointed out that part of the purpose of the episode (and the series) is to highlight how tough it is to be a teen parent, presumably with the hope that teens will either stay out of each others’ pants or use birth control.
One can hope. The last time I saw the show, which airs at 8 p.m., I wasn’t too impressed. Drama-wise, it’s decidedly okay. Educationally, it may be. Last week I pointed out a study that suggested that programs showing the consequences of unprotected sex can prompt some young women to use birth control.
And this can be the kind of show that can get you and your pre-teens talking about sex and how to behave appropriately. How to say no and how to use birth control when the time and the partner is finally right.
So how do you talk to your kids about sex and birth control? Please chime in.
