Originally posted by: Richa1234
Alright, I thought to give my 2 cents in this discussion as well. I'll add to whatever Madz just said ^^^.
First things first, why are we bringing in the issue of UNDER 18 kids, do above 18 read such initimate stuff openly infront of their parents. I for that matter don't, and wouldn't even feel comfortable reading it infront of others, and I am sure most of us feel in the same way. Are there many people around here who would like their lappy to be left open and be viewed by their parents, brothers/sisters, etc........regardless of their age?
The age factor is still brought in just like in movies, they are categorized acc. to the viewer's age. Certain movies are not meant for under 18 people no matter how aware they are of the theme, they do have an impact on your thinking no matter what.
Its not just a matter of having your parents around and about their feelings and expectations, its also about yourself. Agreed that noone is less educated in regards to these topics nowadays, but that's a part of the education. The schools make you aware of it not to encourage you to read as much adult content as possible. Most of us know about all such things but we don't talk about them with others just like that, we don't have to brag about that do we? A lot of things do require adult material but a lot many times those scenes can be left to a certain stop as well for the reader to imagine themself without going into the specifics. In some stories, such intimate scenes are an important part but again, those things can be written beautifully as well, without giving detailed descriptions.
Just my viewpoint guys.
Richa
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