Am I alone- this is for you parents

[live4thebj]

For sake of rules let’s assume the child is at least 18. They are horny and want something other than their hand or fingers. They approach you because they can’t afford it. They ask for a toy (any toy) to help satisfy those urges.


As a parent do you make that purchase or not?


I got into it with a so called parent about this on Reddit. Told her flat out if asked by my daughter for xyz I would buy for her. Why? Simply because she will get horny. She will masturbate. That is the facts. So if she is going to enjoy this and yes I know it isn’t a car or whatever why not?

 

[Catepillar_glacier]

Interesting question. I had to consider it for a minute.

My answer is that I don’t make the purchase. Toys, especially beginner ones, aren’t that expensive. From a part time or summer job, they can shell out the cash and make that adult purchase on their own. This is part of being an adult.

What I do focus on is how to keep your toy clean, and using it appropriately. Encouraging healthy, safe practices in a shame free way would be my priority. You’re right, masturbation and learning about your body happens. Knowing I’m setting her up to do so with care for herself and trust in me that I’m a safe space would be my goal.

 

[EliseElise]

I’m not a parent but yeah, 100% would buy it. It might be a bit awkward but I’m not sure what the downside would be

 

[live4thebj]

I’m not a parent but yeah, 100% would buy it. It might be a bit awkward but I’m not sure what the downside would be

Exactly.

 

[Britva415]

They're 18, they can buy it theirself. I'll say Yes if they ask for permission but I'm not going to order it for them. And this isn't about who pays for it. If you aren't grown up enough to procure it yourself, I'm not going to step in.

 

[lily_wall_]

Yes I don't see why not. My first few bad dragons were gifts, two of them from my mom and her gf, so yes I would buy it. What I'm unsure how I will react at that time is if I will buy it for no reason or will I save it as a present for some occasion like birthday or moving out