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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Gender Queer does not have any underage sex acts. The main character is a virgin until age 25.  But there is talk/graphics about menstruation, breasts, vagina, pretending to have a penis, etc.

Later when the main character is much older there is more sexualized talk. Perhaps it’s better for a college library than high school.[/quote]

I don't want my child in any school where they read about or talk about their genitals unless it's in a scientific or medical discussion.  It's NOT appropriate.  [/quote]

Same poster - If it's not appropriate to discuss at work, it's not appropriate at school.  I cannot go to a coworkers office and talk about my genitals or sex.  We have trainings for that.  It is considered sexual harassment. [/quote]

No one was discussing it. It’s a library book your teen can check out on their own.[/quote]

So, could I provide the excerpts in question to my coworkers or boss?  How about if I pretend the main character is myself, and I email the story about "me" to my coworkers and boss?  How about in a federal workplace?  Would I be safe from a sexual harassment complaint?  NO.  Because it's inappropriate.

How will children today comprehend what is sexually appropriate vs. inappropriate when they in a professional setting?  I forsee a lot of blunders landing these future workers in very hot water because their view of "appropriate" will be so, so divergent than our own upbringing.  [/quote]

Public library vs a high school library would be a better comparison

Work and school are not the same you dolt. The comparison doesn’t even make sense. No one is making either book as assigned reading. No one is making the students give PowerPoint presentations.

The books are in the library for students to find, check out and read on their on their own time, alone in their rooms.[/quote]

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