tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post7884592789049241284..comments2023-09-23T12:13:10.019+00:00Comments on December Quinn, Erotic Romance<br>Stacia Kane, Sexy Urban Fantasy: *Hope nobody hates me*Staciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07969399927758009095noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-16601916501974211502008-01-10T04:54:00.000+00:002008-01-10T04:54:00.000+00:00I don't hate you.I'm still too busy being annoyed ...I don't hate you.<BR/><BR/>I'm still too busy being annoyed by those doofuses who think Santa sends children an unhealthy body image.Camille Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09031841106283355784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-1124109897950320022008-01-08T10:02:00.000+00:002008-01-08T10:02:00.000+00:00Sheesh, McKoala! I prefer children to be allowed t...Sheesh, McKoala! I prefer children to be allowed to be children. That's tragic.<BR/><BR/><BR/>They say girls are reaching puberty earlier these days, Robyn. So maybe they do. But still.<BR/><BR/><BR/>True, Michele, but that last paragraph is political. Sociological stuff I've discussed before, although not usually this pointedly, I don't think, but I do really try to stay away from politics.<BR/>Yep, it's important to let kids know there's plenty of time when they're older to worry about that stuff, and that their sexuality is only one aspect of themselves as whole people. I wholeheartedly agree.Staciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07969399927758009095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-72608920631958613452008-01-08T02:31:00.000+00:002008-01-08T02:31:00.000+00:00This isn't a political post, December, it's sociol...This isn't a political post, December, it's sociological one. I do not believe that America is prudish as a whole, and you're right, what message are we telling our kids "Don't have sex" "Oh, but you want to be madly desired/sexy". How bass-ackwards are we?<BR/><BR/>I work very hard to impress a sense of personal responsibility on my children. We always explain that time out is for calming down, and give them an option to choose to calm down on their own, to choose to change their action first. My kids already get little comments and lessons from us about sexuality, that it's something to bother with when you are older and that they don't need a partner or to dress a certain way or act a certain way to be a good person. I can just continue and hope like heck that they fall back on that and nt something elseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-17839978623629465002008-01-07T23:49:00.000+00:002008-01-07T23:49:00.000+00:00Do ten year olds even have hair yet? ICK.Completel...Do ten year olds even have hair yet? ICK.<BR/><BR/>Completely agree, December.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13857307804942257484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-15153407113279498312008-01-07T23:41:00.000+00:002008-01-07T23:41:00.000+00:00Also agreeing here. And how about Brazilians at th...Also agreeing here. And how about Brazilians at the age of 10? Apparently it's happening; check this out -<BR/><BR/>http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2008/01/07/1199554567704.html?s_rid=smh:top5McKoalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01457446171624585099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-8658221357029682042008-01-07T22:12:00.000+00:002008-01-07T22:12:00.000+00:00*shrug, smile* We'll have to disagree on that, Sam...*shrug, smile* We'll have to disagree on that, Sam. I've never felt America is a repressive or Puritanical society. I don't know for how long your husband lived in America--I assume it was quite a long time, for him to feel confident making such blanket statements--but to me you can't judge an entire nation based on one bit of experience. That would be like me saying all Frenchmen are sexist who cheat on their wives, simply because Mitterand had a mistress and some French citizens thought that was just fine, and the French have fewer women in their government than almost every other EU country (they rank 22nd out of 27, with only 12.2% of MPs being women). <BR/><BR/>You and I both know that isn't true, that every country has its good and its bad and that statistics or living in one city or even area can't truly give us an accurate or fair picture of an entire nation, which is why generaliztions like that are generally so hurtful and offensive. :-)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Nah, Seeley, I'd rather keep everything peaceful. I don't want this to turn into a political blog. Thanks though!Staciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07969399927758009095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-14347136642403938052008-01-07T22:04:00.000+00:002008-01-07T22:04:00.000+00:00Thanks, Bernita! :-)That's very true, V95. Mark He...Thanks, Bernita! :-)<BR/><BR/><BR/>That's very true, V95. Mark Henry pointed out on my livejournal that what this all really boils down to is a lack of personal responsibility, and I agree. Sad, but true.<BR/><BR/>I think the thing is, politics are often so personal, Bernard. We're talking about deeply held beliefs and values, so it's far too easy for disagreement to feel like a personal attack. I just try really hard to make sure everyone feels welcome here, whether or not they agree/disagree or I suspect they agree/disagree with my own personal beliefs.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Exactly, Kirsten! I'd much prefer a happy medium on the sex ed front, and honestly, the "They're going to do it anyway" argument always bigs me a little. Not because I don't think it's important that they be educated but because it assumes our youth, or humanity as a whole, is utterly incapable of exercising restraint. That makes me sad.<BR/>I agree about Bratz--my girls aren't allowed to have them. Princess doesn't even ask anymore.<BR/><BR/>You might be able to find the Lawless boob by googling or going on Youtube. I'm sure it's out there somewhere.Staciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07969399927758009095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-76703477091690517482008-01-07T18:57:00.000+00:002008-01-07T18:57:00.000+00:00"And that is the last political post you'll see he..."And that is the last political post you'll see here, btw."<BR/><BR/>I totally don't believe that. You are way too eoquent and intelligent to leave it at that. <BR/><BR/>SdBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-60035377570233722262008-01-07T18:23:00.000+00:002008-01-07T18:23:00.000+00:00I've always been careful about what my children we...I've always been careful about what my children were exposed to - (that sounds strange, lol) because I fugured I was the PARENT and I had an important role to play. You'd be surprised at how many perents let TV raise their children...<BR/>Anyhoooo- living in France has given me a whole new outlook on American Puritism. You have to realise that whatever is suppressed immediately becomes a prime interest. (human psychology 101). So, if sex is indeed repressed, you are going to get a very powerful underground movement to overcome and get by this. There is a fascinating article in the Guardian today that brushed upon this (Virgins in Egypt) go read it - it might answer your questions as to how so much porn and sex can come out of a Puritanical society. But if you think about it, it makes a lot of sense. My husband, who is French, thinks the Americans are terrible prudes. The sex and porn industry is a backlash, not a mainstream event. Britany Spears is a disaster, and her parents should be ashamed of themselves. I really hope she loses custody of her own kids - it's a crime to let her raise them.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943062466398436785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-73204896799999268652008-01-07T17:38:00.000+00:002008-01-07T17:38:00.000+00:00I will say that what bothered me more about the Ja...<I>I will say that what bothered me more about the Jackson/Timberlake routine was the thrusting and gyrating and grinding more than any exposure. I'd much rather my son (4) see a woman's breast than a man thrusting into her even when both are fully clothed. I'd also rather him see a nipple in a movie than a man wielding a chainsaw on unsuspecting campers.</I><BR/><BR/>Amen.<BR/><BR/>I can even understand why people might have issues with sex-ed. If the only two choices in my kid's school were "abstinence only" or "here's how to put on a condom, go have fun" I'd be peeved too. It's more balanced here in Canada (at least I think it is). They teach kids all about the biology, STDs, birth control, etc, and they're still allowed to say the best way to avoid getting the clap or a baby is to NOT HAVE SEX.<BR/><BR/>But the entertainment industry is NO PLACE for kids to learn about normal sexuality. I caught my 13-year-old son watching some hentai videos (clearly marked as adult content) on one of his animation sites and it just made me cringe. "Click here for happy ending". Niiiice. Needless to say, that site is banned now.<BR/><BR/>But then there's the insidious stuff that should come with a warning, but is aggressively marketed to kids. I used to cringe every time my daughter got a Bratz doll for her birthday--the whole idea of those dolls just squicks me out, especially the Bratz Baby dolls with their blue eyeshadow and midriff-baring diaper/Tshirt ensembles. Yeah, sexualizing a baby and selling it to preteen girls isn't twisted at all. Bleh.<BR/><BR/><I>Heck, Lucy Lawless fell out of her top one night singing the National Anthem and treated everyone in attendance to a view of her own Ramparts, and nobody said a word.</I><BR/><BR/>And I missed it? Damn.kirsten saellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02778076783406073225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-25389216932194057782008-01-07T16:49:00.000+00:002008-01-07T16:49:00.000+00:00Stupidity drove the Jackson/Timberlake half-time s...Stupidity drove the Jackson/Timberlake half-time show: just an aging pop-star, and a kid with no talent. The music was so bad, it was hard to focus on anything they were doing. I agree with your point about the children. I can think of very little sicker than dressing little girls up like hookers.<BR/><BR/>There’s really nothing wrong with blogging about politics if the participants refrain from attacking each other once they run out of legitimate facts; which in this day and age, dooms such discussions before they even begin. :)BernardLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722619048888613647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-64334593829039836582008-01-07T15:22:00.000+00:002008-01-07T15:22:00.000+00:00Sad to say, December but for many it's all about d...Sad to say, December but for many it's all about doing what makes me feel good right now and taking the easy way out.<BR/><BR/>We are a hedonist society (although not all of us are into it thank God). -V95Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-19015665271382383052008-01-07T13:33:00.000+00:002008-01-07T13:33:00.000+00:00I agree.I agree.Bernitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264585685253812090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-79472481630731332562008-01-07T12:04:00.000+00:002008-01-07T12:04:00.000+00:00Exactly, Paca, that was the point I tried to make ...Exactly, Paca, that was the point I tried to make about the Jackson/JT thing. A breast is a breast, big deal, but a breast exposed in such a sexual fashion is a bit much. I wasn't personally offended, but I don't think anyone who was is automatically a narrow-minded prude for being so (and I didn't have kids watching, either, at the time, which might make a difference. I know I don't let the kids watch Sex and the City anymore, although when Princess was very little I did all the time because she wouldn't understand any of it anyway and didn't actively watch either.)<BR/><BR/>And yes, I'd rather they see a breast than horrible violence. But it would be nice if I didn't have to be constantly on the alert for either in the middle of the day. It's my responsibility and no one else's to police what my kids watch on TV, but it's hard to keep them away from some things when they're constantly bombarded everywhere they go. And you're absolutely right about sex ed, there is a difference.<BR/><BR/>Cinemax? Is that a new movie theatre snack? Lol.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad I inspired a lot of thoughts. I was actually doubting myself and wondering if I should just delete the whole thing but if it worked for you, I won't.Staciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07969399927758009095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-79749944799495497232008-01-07T11:32:00.000+00:002008-01-07T11:32:00.000+00:00I wanted to add that being exposed to sex, which i...I wanted to add that being exposed to sex, which is something I don't want for children, is completely different from sex education. A class at the age of 10 about how your body works is completely different from a late night with Cinemax -- not that I have any idea what's on Cinemax around midnight. I'm not even sure what Cinemax is.pacatruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04125048243775811714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-15352571354443723092008-01-07T11:24:00.000+00:002008-01-07T11:24:00.000+00:00Amen.I actually didn't mean that facetiously. I do...Amen.<BR/><BR/>I actually didn't mean that facetiously. I don't agree with everything, but a lot I do.<BR/><BR/>I will say that what bothered me more about the Jackson/Timberlake routine was the thrusting and gyrating and grinding more than any exposure. I'd much rather my son (4) see a woman's breast than a man thrusting into her even when both are fully clothed. I'd also rather him see a nipple in a movie than a man wielding a chainsaw on unsuspecting campers.<BR/><BR/>I guess for me my problem is more about exposing children too early to sex than to nudity.<BR/><BR/>I have no problem with Jerry Springer on TV, but I'd rather it not be scheduled for the after school hour.<BR/><BR/>I'm wandering, but your post inspired a lot of different thoughts.pacatruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04125048243775811714noreply@blogger.com