Fine China

When my daughter was younger, about 2 or 3, she couldn’t pronounce the word “vagina”,  she always called it “fine china”.   Once she started school and learning about personal safety and “Stranger Danger”, I thought I would help her understand what she was learning by explaining it to her in the terms I knew whe would understand.

“Honey”, I said waving my hands over her tummy, “this is your Tupperware, it can be used on a daily basis.  Anyone can safely touch or tickle your tummy.”  “This”, I continue and now am pointing down there, “is your fine china, it must be handled with care.   No one else can ever touch the fine china.  It is only meant for special occasions and must always have your mother’s permission”.