The other morning, Hans inquired about ASid's
"sexy girlfriend"! It was a shocking moment as ASid does not have a
girlfriend; at least not that we know of! And sexy? Where did he get that word
from? Of course, from "Gangnam Style"; that song is still played and
people still dance with gusto when it is played. The most popular lyric is
"Hey sexy lady!" or perhaps it is popular because that's the only one
in English?!
Well, certain things I can blame on others. Then,
there are times I am completely responsible for exposing my children to other
things that some may consider too early for exposure!
It started with an episode of "Glee" that I
had PVR'd and was watching while the boys were playing in the basement. I don't
know when Hans joined me on the couch; that boy is like a ninja! I was so
involved that I only realized Hans was beside me when I saw 2 male characters
kissing onscreen and Hans exclaimed, "What?!". I told him that it is
perfectly normal for 2 boys to kiss each other. He wanted to know if 2 boys can
get married?! I answered in the affirmative. Hans ended up watching the rest of
the episode with me. He didn't ask anymore questions.
Couple of days later, he said that he felt bad for the
2 boys who kissed each other. I was surprised to know that he was still fixated
on it. I wondered why he felt bad. Hans said that they cannot have any children
like when a boy and a girl get married. In a weird way of reassuring, I told
him that a girl and a girl can get married too, and they won't have any children
as well! Before I could broach adoption, Hans said that I was wrong. He said,
"2 girls can have more children than 2 boys or a boy and a
girl!"
I just let it be. Sometimes, there is no need for a
correction or an explanation. At least, he understands that girls produce
children. He doesn't yet know about the role boys play in producing those
children. He will learn soon enough. He can be a child for a few more days!
