It troubles me greatly that someone would rather keep knowledge hidden than make sure a child knows what to do–and what not to do–with it. Ignorance is rarely beneficial. I wouldn’t give such a book to a child either, but to think that it shouldn’t be made public for fear that a child would find it is just… I don’t have the word. Something that means sad and frightening and appalling and aggravating, all at the same time. Her intentions are obviously good, but wow.

It troubles me greatly that someone would rather keep knowledge hidden than make sure a child knows what to do–and what not to do–with it. Ignorance is rarely beneficial. I wouldn’t give such a book to a child either, but to think that it shouldn’t be made public for fear that a child would find it is just… I don’t have the word. Something that means sad and frightening and appalling and aggravating, all at the same time. Her intentions are obviously good, but wow.

Wait! I remember an incident in high school where a book resulted in a kid getting suspended. Not so much for reading or its content but he hollowed it out and used it for his stash…

Forbidden Knowledge Alert – If you are failing most of your classes. DON’T show up one day with a two inch thick encyclopedia with a fat rubber band around it. Huge red flag…

Wait! I remember an incident in high school where a book resulted in a kid getting suspended. Not so much for reading or its content but he hollowed it out and used it for his stash…

Forbidden Knowledge Alert – If you are failing most of your classes. DON’T show up one day with a two inch thick encyclopedia with a fat rubber band around it. Huge red flag…

For your son’s [and his future partner’s] sake, I sure hope he learns about finding the g-spot, whether it from Matt’s fine book, Wikipedia, or any other resource that teaches about things necessary for life.

love,
Adam
PS: You may wish to loan your husband the book, too. Just sayin’.

Your reply was extra-fine, Matt.

For your son’s [and his future partner’s] sake, I sure hope he learns about finding the g-spot, whether it from Matt’s fine book, Wikipedia, or any other resource that teaches about things necessary for life.

love,
Adam
PS: You may wish to loan your husband the book, too. Just sayin’.

Your reply was extra-fine, Matt.

Also, I didn’t have the heart to tell her that when I was younger I did a number of the things described in the book—and none of those events were inspired by anything I read in a book. Although I understand that kids aren’t often ready for some information until they are old enough to properly understand it, I believe that more information is usually better than less.

Also, I didn’t have the heart to tell her that when I was younger I did a number of the things described in the book—and none of those events were inspired by anything I read in a book. Although I understand that kids aren’t often ready for some information until they are old enough to properly understand it, I believe that more information is usually better than less.