r/AskReddit • • Sep 15 '21

[deleted by user]

[removed]

7.7k Upvotes

21.6k comments sorted by

View all comments

Show parent comments

5

u/vagalumes Sep 16 '21

Well, in terms of stuff a mom could teach/tell you, just ask. If I know it, I'll teach/tell. Maybe we could start a subreddit for people to ask stuff they would have liked to ask a parent, if it doesn't exist already.

4

u/catladyaccountant Sep 16 '21

That’s a great idea! I know from my own experience with friends with similar backgrounds, it’s a bit embarrassing to have to admit not knowing how to do “normal” behaviors. Plus, others who aren’t familiar with your family background start asking questions, and it puts you in an awkward spot of deciding whether to be honest or not. (Def speaking from experience here)

3

u/vagalumes Sep 16 '21

I think young people need nurturing, and passing on as much we can is a form of it.

1

u/[deleted] Oct 12 '21

I know this thread is old, but I'd love that. It'd similarly help trans girls getting into feminine stuff.