My mother was of the WWII generation and she was pretty weird about my periods. It is beyond me why she didn't just keep feminine products in the house, but she didn't. So I had to ask her every month to purchase the products. I was so embarrassed that one time I just couldn't ask her and I stole a box.

Everything with my own daughter was entirely different. My husband and I were totally open with our kids about periods and bodily functions. My daughter tells me she never felt awkward about her periods in our home. As for products, I kept them stocked in the house.