Comments on: Sexually Explicit Book Endorsed by Planned Parenthood? http://thedanafiles.com/2007/11/28/sexually-explicit-book-endorsed-by-planned-parenthood/ Where Current Events Aren't Clouded By Baby Powder Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:30:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Logan Levkoff http://thedanafiles.com/2007/11/28/sexually-explicit-book-endorsed-by-planned-parenthood/#comment-24858 Logan Levkoff Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:52:38 +0000 http://thedanafiles.com/2007/11/28/sexually-explicit-book-endorsed-by-planned-parenthood/#comment-24858 Perhaps I can be of some assistance here:) I think that the lesson we can learn in this debate(whether you like the book, It's Perfectly Normal, or not) is that parents SHOULD be involved in the types of material we show our children. There are wonderful sex-ed books for kids, but whatever your religious or political beliefs, you may not be ready to show your children every single page. There are no rules that dictate how you give these books. If you like some of the chapters in It's Perfectly Normal (or anything else for that matter), photocopy the pages and give them to your children. You don't just have to hand the book over. Eventually, if your kids wind up asking you why you are not giving them the book in entirety, you can talk to them about whatever the issue is and present this debate to them. That's the kind of dialogue that will be very meaningful for your children and teens now and in the future. Perhaps I can be of some assistance here:) I think that the lesson we can learn in this debate(whether you like the book, It’s Perfectly Normal, or not) is that parents SHOULD be involved in the types of material we show our children. There are wonderful sex-ed books for kids, but whatever your religious or political beliefs, you may not be ready to show your children every single page. There are no rules that dictate how you give these books. If you like some of the chapters in It’s Perfectly Normal (or anything else for that matter), photocopy the pages and give them to your children. You don’t just have to hand the book over. Eventually, if your kids wind up asking you why you are not giving them the book in entirety, you can talk to them about whatever the issue is and present this debate to them. That’s the kind of dialogue that will be very meaningful for your children and teens now and in the future.

]]> By: dana http://thedanafiles.com/2007/11/28/sexually-explicit-book-endorsed-by-planned-parenthood/#comment-24845 dana Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:57:26 +0000 http://thedanafiles.com/2007/11/28/sexually-explicit-book-endorsed-by-planned-parenthood/#comment-24845 My main beef with this book is the fact that it's targeting ten year olds. Third graders. And I've read Logan's book as well. She writes her book to assist parents in talking to their children about sex, she's not handing out her book to third graders. I agree with you 100%!! It is up to me to teach my children about sex, and morality. I fully intend to do so. I never claimed PP book was inaccurate when it talks about sex or masturbation. However -- as a person of faith, seeing the words "some religions call masturbation a sin, but it can't hurt you" is rather controversial in itself. Yes, no physical harm will come to my child, that's correct. But what about spiritually as far as our religion is concerned? Wouldn't that then be inaccurate in regards to my family's religion? I totally agree that there are good services PP provides, I've mentioned those. There are some services that I do not think are good. Planned Parenthood doesn't even feel the need to report statutory rape, Denise. As long as the 13 or 14 year old child doesn't tell them her 22 year old "boyfriend" is the father of the child she is carrying, they do not care. So now, I'm supposed to trust this agency to deliver accurate sexual information to children? Are you kidding me? My main beef with this book is the fact that it’s targeting ten year olds. Third graders. And I’ve read Logan’s book as well. She writes her book to assist parents in talking to their children about sex, she’s not handing out her book to third graders. I agree with you 100%!! It is up to me to teach my children about sex, and morality. I fully intend to do so. I never claimed PP book was inaccurate when it talks about sex or masturbation. However — as a person of faith, seeing the words “some religions call masturbation a sin, but it can’t hurt you” is rather controversial in itself. Yes, no physical harm will come to my child, that’s correct. But what about spiritually as far as our religion is concerned? Wouldn’t that then be inaccurate in regards to my family’s religion?

I totally agree that there are good services PP provides, I’ve mentioned those. There are some services that I do not think are good. Planned Parenthood doesn’t even feel the need to report statutory rape, Denise. As long as the 13 or 14 year old child doesn’t tell them her 22 year old “boyfriend” is the father of the child she is carrying, they do not care. So now, I’m supposed to trust this agency to deliver accurate sexual information to children? Are you kidding me?

]]> By: Denise http://thedanafiles.com/2007/11/28/sexually-explicit-book-endorsed-by-planned-parenthood/#comment-24843 Denise Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:52:17 +0000 http://thedanafiles.com/2007/11/28/sexually-explicit-book-endorsed-by-planned-parenthood/#comment-24843 Wait. Hold on Dana. You're saying Logan's book is ok but that PP piece was not? Logan does the same thing PP does - Some religions DO in fact believe masturbation is a sin. That is a fact. It is also a fact that masturbation cannot physically harm you. Logan says it in her book and PP says it too. I have owned Perfectly Normal. My children have read it. Nobody in our home has been embarrassed by it. And I don't think You are upset with PP for providing information about sex that your child might find in the school library? Dana that is not PP's fault, that's the fault of your school library. If you don't want your child to be able to check out sex ed books, then bring that up with your school district - don't blame PP. Have you actually read the section about abortion that is included in this particular book? Because it does not suggest that abortion is the right answer - it simply provides factual information about what abortion is. Information, that's it. And again, you don't want your child exposed to this info - call your school and plead your case. PP is in the business of providing accurate information about sexual health, which they do. Nothing inaccurate there. They are not in the business of morality, that's up to you, your church, your God and your family - PP does not want to take that right away from you, Dana - or your children - anymore than Logan does. I would love to understand why Logan's book is ok with you but It's Perfectly Normal is not. I've read them both, I see no significant difference. Sigh. Wait. Hold on Dana. You’re saying Logan’s book is ok but that PP piece was not? Logan does the same thing PP does - Some religions DO in fact believe masturbation is a sin. That is a fact. It is also a fact that masturbation cannot physically harm you. Logan says it in her book and PP says it too.

I have owned Perfectly Normal. My children have read it. Nobody in our home has been embarrassed by it. And I don’t think

You are upset with PP for providing information about sex that your child might find in the school library? Dana that is not PP’s fault, that’s the fault of your school library. If you don’t want your child to be able to check out sex ed books, then bring that up with your school district - don’t blame PP.

Have you actually read the section about abortion that is included in this particular book? Because it does not suggest that abortion is the right answer - it simply provides factual information about what abortion is. Information, that’s it. And again, you don’t want your child exposed to this info - call your school and plead your case.

PP is in the business of providing accurate information about sexual health, which they do. Nothing inaccurate there. They are not in the business of morality, that’s up to you, your church, your God and your family - PP does not want to take that right away from you, Dana - or your children - anymore than Logan does.

I would love to understand why Logan’s book is ok with you but It’s Perfectly Normal is not. I’ve read them both, I see no significant difference. Sigh.

]]> By: Julie Pippert http://thedanafiles.com/2007/11/28/sexually-explicit-book-endorsed-by-planned-parenthood/#comment-24842 Julie Pippert Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:04:53 +0000 http://thedanafiles.com/2007/11/28/sexually-explicit-book-endorsed-by-planned-parenthood/#comment-24842 From another POV...the statement about religions and masturbation appear factual. Many religions do say that it is a sin. However, physically it does not hurt you. One is a statement about morals and beliefs, and one is a statement about the physical. From another POV, it doesn't appear as an attack. I think it's fair enough to find books more or less preferable for your family. I know I have strong preferences. The difference is that the Planned Parenthood endorsement isn't a mandate. IMHO, the real issue is with what the schools teach kids, and when they begin teaching it. Julie <a href="http://theartfulflower.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Using My Words</a> From another POV…the statement about religions and masturbation appear factual. Many religions do say that it is a sin. However, physically it does not hurt you. One is a statement about morals and beliefs, and one is a statement about the physical. From another POV, it doesn’t appear as an attack.

I think it’s fair enough to find books more or less preferable for your family. I know I have strong preferences.

The difference is that the Planned Parenthood endorsement isn’t a mandate.

IMHO, the real issue is with what the schools teach kids, and when they begin teaching it.

Julie
Using My Words

]]> By: aarondaniel652 » Sexually Explicit Book Endorsed by Planned Parenthood? http://thedanafiles.com/2007/11/28/sexually-explicit-book-endorsed-by-planned-parenthood/#comment-24841 aarondaniel652 » Sexually Explicit Book Endorsed by Planned Parenthood? Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:24:00 +0000 http://thedanafiles.com/2007/11/28/sexually-explicit-book-endorsed-by-planned-parenthood/#comment-24841 [...] Check it out! While looking through the blogosphere we stumbled on an interesting post today.Here’s a quick excerpt Last month I reviewed Third Base Ain’t What It Used to Be, by Logan Levkoff, a book about teaching our children about sex. I loved Logan’s book because she offers advice and suggestions to parents on how to to talk to their kids about sex according to their values. I believe Logan’s book is valuable to all parents, even those with strong religious beliefs, because it does not push a political or religious agenda and gives parents the facts and resources they’ll need to answer honestly when the [...] [...] Check it out! While looking through the blogosphere we stumbled on an interesting post today.Here’s a quick excerpt Last month I reviewed Third Base Ain’t What It Used to Be, by Logan Levkoff, a book about teaching our children about sex. I loved Logan’s book because she offers advice and suggestions to parents on how to to talk to their kids about sex according to their values. I believe Logan’s book is valuable to all parents, even those with strong religious beliefs, because it does not push a political or religious agenda and gives parents the facts and resources they’ll need to answer honestly when the [...]

]]> By: Skhulz » Sexually Explicit Book Endorsed by Planned Parenthood? http://thedanafiles.com/2007/11/28/sexually-explicit-book-endorsed-by-planned-parenthood/#comment-24840 Skhulz » Sexually Explicit Book Endorsed by Planned Parenthood? Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:03:40 +0000 http://thedanafiles.com/2007/11/28/sexually-explicit-book-endorsed-by-planned-parenthood/#comment-24840 [...] Check it out! While looking through the blogosphere we stumbled on an interesting post today.Here’s a quick excerpt Last month I reviewed Third Base Ain’t What It Used to Be, by Logan Levkoff, a book about teaching our children about sex. I loved Logan’s book because she offers advice and suggestions to parents on how to to talk to their kids about sex according to their values. I believe Logan’s book is valuable to all parents, even those with strong religious beliefs, because it does not push a political or religious agenda and gives parents the facts and resources they’ll need to answer honestly when the [...] [...] Check it out! While looking through the blogosphere we stumbled on an interesting post today.Here’s a quick excerpt Last month I reviewed Third Base Ain’t What It Used to Be, by Logan Levkoff, a book about teaching our children about sex. I loved Logan’s book because she offers advice and suggestions to parents on how to to talk to their kids about sex according to their values. I believe Logan’s book is valuable to all parents, even those with strong religious beliefs, because it does not push a political or religious agenda and gives parents the facts and resources they’ll need to answer honestly when the [...]

]]> By: milner » Sexually Explicit Book Endorsed by Planned Parenthood? http://thedanafiles.com/2007/11/28/sexually-explicit-book-endorsed-by-planned-parenthood/#comment-24839 milner » Sexually Explicit Book Endorsed by Planned Parenthood? Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:53:02 +0000 http://thedanafiles.com/2007/11/28/sexually-explicit-book-endorsed-by-planned-parenthood/#comment-24839 [...] Check it out! While looking through the blogosphere we stumbled on an interesting post today.Here’s a quick excerpt Last month I reviewed Third Base Ain’t What It Used to Be, by Logan Levkoff, a book about teaching our children about sex. I loved Logan’s book because she offers advice and suggestions to parents on how to to talk to their kids about sex according to their values. I believe Logan’s book is valuable to all parents, even those with strong religious beliefs, because it does not push a political or religious agenda and gives parents the facts and resources they’ll need to answer honestly when the [...] [...] Check it out! While looking through the blogosphere we stumbled on an interesting post today.Here’s a quick excerpt Last month I reviewed Third Base Ain’t What It Used to Be, by Logan Levkoff, a book about teaching our children about sex. I loved Logan’s book because she offers advice and suggestions to parents on how to to talk to their kids about sex according to their values. I believe Logan’s book is valuable to all parents, even those with strong religious beliefs, because it does not push a political or religious agenda and gives parents the facts and resources they’ll need to answer honestly when the [...]

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]]> By: kher » Sexually Explicit Book Endorsed by Planned Parenthood? http://thedanafiles.com/2007/11/28/sexually-explicit-book-endorsed-by-planned-parenthood/#comment-24836 kher » Sexually Explicit Book Endorsed by Planned Parenthood? Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:15:19 +0000 http://thedanafiles.com/2007/11/28/sexually-explicit-book-endorsed-by-planned-parenthood/#comment-24836 [...] Check it out! While looking through the blogosphere we stumbled on an interesting post today.Here’s a quick excerpt Last month I reviewed Third Base Ain’t What It Used to Be, by Logan Levkoff, a book about teaching our children about sex. I loved Logan’s book because she offers advice and suggestions to parents on how to to talk to their kids about sex according to their values. I believe Logan’s book is valuable to all parents, even those with strong religious beliefs, because it does not push a political or religious agenda and gives parents the facts and resources they’ll need to answer honestly when the [...] [...] Check it out! While looking through the blogosphere we stumbled on an interesting post today.Here’s a quick excerpt Last month I reviewed Third Base Ain’t What It Used to Be, by Logan Levkoff, a book about teaching our children about sex. I loved Logan’s book because she offers advice and suggestions to parents on how to to talk to their kids about sex according to their values. I believe Logan’s book is valuable to all parents, even those with strong religious beliefs, because it does not push a political or religious agenda and gives parents the facts and resources they’ll need to answer honestly when the [...]

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