My 5 year old cousin (boy) and I were walking around the village earlier when he asked what a condom is. I froze and looked at him. He's looking up at me, with a very innocent look, waiting for me to answer. GOd, this kid is driving me nuts. How in the world would i explain to him what a condom is, not to mention what it is for?!
Then he repeated the question.
Staring at nothingness, I answered, "WEll... it's something you would need someday, I guess."
He asked again (ugh, do kids really have to be THIS curious??), "But what exactly is it? Is it a chocolate or gum?"
I nearly choked at his question. Then a naughty answer popped into my head - 'yes it could be chocolate.' Damn right if i could tell that to the kids face. I wouldn't want him to go and bug his parents to buy him a "chocolate condom" because I said so, now would I?
"No it's not chocolate neither a gum. In fact, you... especially you.... you can't put in your mouth. It's not a toy either. It's some sort of balloon. A very strong one." That's all you have to say-- I told myself.
He fell silent for a moment then asked again.
"Can I see one? Do you have one? Can I have it?"
For the love of saints, why am I having this conversation with a 5 year old???
"No, love, I dont have one."
"Then I'll ask Tito ____ to give me one then."
"WAit. what did you say?"
"Tito has lots of them. He just bought lots earlier. He said he's gonna need a lot for the new year."
My mouth dropped open. Then a thought crossed his mind,
"OH! OH! I know!!! It's a surprise isn't it? It's fireworks! Oh! Tito ____'s gonna "pop" a lot!!!!
I almost fainted on the spot when I heard the kid mentioned "pop".
