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SEX: Message Vs. Gratuity + Parenting.


Iit can be irritating when american society gets confused about sexual ideas.

Nudity, Sex and Sexualtiy are NOT the same thing. Nor are they inherently evil. As it relates to appropiateness for young adults (13-18 y/o) in film, I agree that it's up to the parent to create guidlines. IT'S YOUR FREAKIN' JOB TO RAISE YOUR CHILD TO BECOME A GOOD PERSON!!

Helpful guidline suggestions:

1. Base rules on personal beliefs and absolutes. Don't back down. Remember, you're helping the youngster create good habits.

2. Create times for interactive fun instead of tv. (ex. family game night, sports)

3. Take time to show interest in your child inoroder to develop their intersts/hobbies.

4. Explain/Show the results of sex/violence/bad attitudes to your child (at an appropriate age) so they relize the realistic consequences of entertainment tv.

5. IN MY OPPINTION: Explain that sex is a natural and beautiful thing and nothing to feel ashamed about. You must honor, trust and respect the person that you have relations with and viewing (for lack of a better word) "unemotional" sex may lead to similar thinking and possibly bad relationships. {this does not mean abstaining from viewing sex/nudity}altogether is the cure. As the documentary implies, sex/nudity/sensuality maybe used as a means to the message- which is different than just gratuitous s/n/s.

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Ive seen this documentary numerous times and advise anyone over the age 16-17 see it. It not only opens ones eyes to the innocent nature sex has in our lives but also allows us to gain an intersting "outside" view of our american culture.

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