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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]“ I’ve seen it. It’s a drawing that shows people participating in oral sex. I don’t think that image is appropriate in a school. I’m honestly disturbed that some people are okay with this.”

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And I am a pro gay rights Democrat. Truly baffled as to how people can look at those pics and say yes this is fine to have in school. [/quote]

You have seen ONE page from an entire book.  One page.  One page that shows people engaging in play with a sex toy.  There is not even an actual penis pictured.  It is cartoonish and awkward and involves the MC realizing that e doesn’t want to do what e fantasized about, so the two people agree to try something else.  It’s about open communication, consent, and respect.

Apparently you just see the penis.  That’s sad.  But people who have actually read the book (see reviews on Goodreads) have a different view.[/quote]

I’m not okay with kids seeing penises in books at school, except perhaps in a science book.  I’m not okay with kids seeing images that depict sex acts.  I don’t think that attitude makes me an outlier.  [/quote]

DP.  If your high schooler is interested in seeing sexual images, they can find far worse thing elsewhere very easily.  This book has the image in the context of a positive message about sexual respect and staying within your comfort zone rather than feeling pressured to do something you don’t want to do.  That is a good thing for teens to be exposed to.[/quote]

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