The Teenage Sex Life And The Understanding These Teenagers

Her first non-children’s book was Fever 1793, although she took a yearlong break from that book to write Speak (Lew 23-25), her first true young adult novel. As she began writing for teens instead of children, she also began writing about more controversial issues, such as the rape and depression in Speak. Anderson has become “knownfor writing realistic books about controversial subjects for teens” (Deutsch). Not only does she write about these difficult topics, she approaches them with “humor and sensitivity” and “her work has earned numerous national and state awards, as well as international recognition” (“Laurie”). Speak itself was a National Book Award finalist and is a Pritz honor book the year it first came out (Lew 34). Despite this recognition, Wesley Scroggins, a Missouri State University professor, called the book “soft pornography,” and demanded that it be taken out of school curriculum (qtd. in Lew 35). Judy Blume, Anderson’s favorite author, backed Anderson in this situation, calling the claim “outrageous” (Lew 35). Clearly, Blume and Anderson won the battle because “[Speak has] been used in schools in order to not only teach literary analysis but also to teach and give students tools against sexual harassment” (“Voice”). The response to Speak can be better understood by learning about the time it was written.

Sex and relationships are recurring themes throughout the genre and are essential elements teen narrative. Their portrayal ranges from comic interactions to serious exchanges and emotional liberation from restrictive forces. Timothy Shary explains the significance of these two thematic threads: “Romantic longing and sexual curiosity take on heightened intensity and profundity for youth in the adolescent years struggle to recognise and cope with the emotional and psychological changes”(2002). The character’s experience with sex are usually comedic and linked to sexual discovery and loss of virginity, which are continually present topics in the narrative. It is is often a determinant that shapes teen identity, as well as providing a commentary on societal questions regarding a desire of intimacy. The sexual exploits between the teen male and female investigates teen behavior and the conceptualization of feelings and emotions in their discovery of identity.

This book is a very enjoyable read. It starts with Amy a fourteen-year-old girl. That one morning she and her dad got into an argument and got irate at him. She told her dad some not so nice things that morning. On his way to work he suddenly got in a nasty car accident. She and her mother eventually get over the grief and sorrow and attempt to turn their lives around. Amy takes a babysitting class to try to earn some money. She finds a family that's very rich. Mrs. Edgerton needs some childcare for her baby Kendra. Kendra is a three-year-old girl that very sweet and obeys without any problems. Then they get into some trouble.

Sexual intercourse is considered to be between two people that love each other very much. It is romanticized in movies and books, and is alluded to everywhere. As the age for sexual experimentation grow lower many question whether or not have sexual education in our school systems. Many argue that by educating the children at younger ages about sex, it promote the early experimentation. Also that it is not the school 's job to teach about sexualatity and that what they would teach would be against their religion, beliefs, or values, but should promote abstinence. Others argue that the experimental rate is grong and if teens will have sex it is better to educate them on how to be safe. They also arguer that sex is everywhere and children will learn about sex in some way shape or form, whether it be from friends, family, or the media.

When one looks at a glacier, it is impossible to tell the depth. It is only upon closer inspection that the true extent can be known. This superficial example can be applied to the vast majority of literary works. The first time reading something, it is easy to miss out on the importance of certain phrases, themes, or even the entire purpose. Upon reading “Lust” by Susan Minot, it is easy to just write this story off as a girl’s sexual journey through adolescence, but that analysis merely scratches the surface. “Lust” cleverly discusses both misogyny and rape culture through its narrative told from the perspective of a nameless teenage girl. Minot discusses double standards and gender roles which enables her to shed light on the normalized

Young adult fiction is a quickly developing genre of literature. The genre is typically marketed towards adolescents and young adults, however, it is enjoyed by a wide variety of people, including adults trying to experience youth again. Young adult fiction, also known as young adult literature, is written in a teenage language and writing style so the marketed readers can thoroughly understand it. The storyline is often full of relatable dilemmas teens face on a daily basis. Themes commonly presented in young adult fiction are usually controversial as teenagers learn things about the world and grow into adulthood. John Green’s novel, An Abundance of Katherines,

According to the Journal of Adolescent Health, “when comparing adolescents who reported receiving a comprehensive sex education with those who received an abstinence-only education, comprehensive sex education was associated with a 50% lower risk of teen pregnancy;” and “abstinence-only education did not reduce the likelihood of engaging in vaginal intercourse.” A sexually active teenaged girl that does not utilize contraception has a ninety percent chance of becoming pregnant within a year. Three out of ten American girls will get pregnant at least once by the age of twenty with nearly 750,000 teen pregnancies each year (Do Something). A great percent of these annual pregnancies are not the fault of the students directly involved, but rather the ignorance placed onto them by an abstinence only curriculum. According to Columbia University researchers, virginity pledge platforms increase pledge-takers’ risk of pregnancy. The study determined that 88 percent of pledge-takers instigated sex prior to marriage. Pledge-takers were less expected to use contraception when they did commence in sex (McKeon). If these young adults do not know how to protect themselves, while being taught that sex is a wrongful act out of wedlock and going against basic human nature, then they cannot protect

In a busy and complicated landscape of sexuality and gender, it is generally recognized that children need instruction in how to behave. Unfortunately, the way that adults wish young people to be introduced to sexuality is governed by diverse worldviews and values, and the subject is seen as so important that this disparity leaves little room for neutrality, much less reasoned compromise. In many cases, the education of children in sexuality is regarded on all sides as a life-and-death issue, involving fundamental assumptions about the role of public and private institutions and even the very stability of society, to say nothing of the potential risks to individuals. As When Sex Goes to School puts it, there is very little within the domain of American politics and the infamous “culture wars” that is not touched by or based in the realm of sexuality and gender, and sex education is an arena where each side seeks to have its values publicly established for the benefit of students.

“ I am fourteen years old. I am I have always been a good girl” (Walker 1). She is told constantly how ugly she is or how bad she is, but in reality she is just a scared little girl who is being forced into things that she has never wanted. Walker takes this little girl who hasn’t had much schooling, and transforms her into someone many readers can relate with. Even as Celie is growing and becoming more of a woman she never truly had a childhood that young girls are supposed to have. She grew up taking care of her brothers and sisters. And then her step-father sold her to Mr. and she took care of his children for him. She had her childhood ripped for hands on the first night her step-father stepped into her room to get a

I have never read a book from cover to cover, including school required books, and much less enjoying reading the book, until I was introduced to the 50 Shades Trilogy, E.L. James. These novels were interesting; after two weeks I had read the entire series and found a new love for reading. The 50 Shades Trilogy may have started my love for reading but it certainly did not end there. Next on the list was The Crossfire Novels, Silvia Day. Despite the disturbed personalities of characters, spontaneous erotic entertainment, emotional connections, and lack of stability within these relationships, erotica remains the top-selling sector of the book market today.

From an article Adolescent Culture- The Creation Of The Teenager, Diana West, states, “The word “teenager” was not really used until 1941. In virtually every other culture in the history of the world prior to late 20th century Western Culture, kids became adults. No so anymore. They now become teenagers, or, to put it in more sociologically acceptable terms, they become adolescents.” Since we live in a society that is so multicultural individual teens have different background cultures that affect the adolescent’s development. “Culture has a strong influence on development, behavior, values and beliefs. Teens who come from different backgrounds are influenced by different cultural norms and parental expectations that stem from different attitudes

Sophie Godley believes that the recent media activities has influenced teeages’ sexual behavior. It does not promote a meaningful educational purpose, but instead it is to entertain the public desire. Because of the “shame-based sexuality education” discovered in recent years, Godley feels that the American educational system is in need of a radical change. She asserts that American adults should be responsible for the future generations. The media should not impose restriction on what people should of become.

She was so inlove with him and felt he had no longer cared about her.I felt, at the beginning of the book, there was an excessive amount of characters being discussed that really confused me, as a reader. Luckily, there was a map to refer back to of their family tree that helped me a little bit with the names. I feel that part of the beginning could have been taken out because it did not have much of an effect on the storyline of the book. It caused me to be bored and slightly confused. I would definitely recommend this book to someone with the forewarning that the ending is a bit of a tear-jerker. I would not recommend this book to a teenage boy, unless they are interested in love stories or gaining a perspective of a teenage girl. A teenage girl would be my top recommendation to read this book because the story is told from a teenage girl’s perspective. I wish I could change the ending of this story; although the ending would not be entirely as superior as it was. Overall, I liked reading this book and I think many others would too. Be prepared for the ending; it may come as a shock to most people reading this

Sex education has historically been a controversial topic in the United States. Questions like: Is sex education bad for adolescents? How much should young adults know about sex? And will sex education lead to increased sexual activity? Have been argued about passionately for decades. Parents, politicians, academics, religious conservatives and feminists alike have debated the topic. There is a pervasive fear that sex education leads to higher sexual activity that contradicts the popular belief that individuals should only engage in sex after marriage. Many religious conservatives support abstinence-only programs. Organizations such as the American Family Association and the Abstinence Clearinghouse put forth funding to ensure that abstinence-only programs are taught. (“National Opponent’s…” 2008) Yet, research shows that abstinence only programs are not actually helpful for young adults. Advocates for Youth, an organization committed to rights for young people argues that abstinence-only programs “ignore youth’s basic human rights and fundamental public health principle of accurate, balanced sex education” (Advocates for Youth 2016) They emphasis the fact that sex education is a “right” and not something for people to debate the legitimacy of. Furthermore, according to a 2004 report by Government Reform Committee, much of the curricula used in abstinence-only programs “distort information about the effectiveness of contraceptives, misrepresent the risks of abortion, blur

Girls & Sex by Peggy Orenstein portrays teenage sexuality as anything but light-hearted. While the title would lead a person to believe that the book is all about girls’ sexuality, it is not. Sexuality among todays teen seems to be more focused on boys than girls. Today’s teenage culture is what is known as a “hook-up” culture. This hook-up culture seems to be driving teenagers into impersonal relationships consisting of various sexual acts. This book is a must read for educators, mothers, fathers, Aunts, Uncles, and so on, but be forewarned, the information that girls have shared with the author as she interviewed more than seventy young women between the ages of fifteen and twenty (Orenstein, P., 2016), can be alarming to anyone who is not yet aware of this culture.