tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928734536879523552.post8196010894071599866..comments2024-03-09T08:40:21.026-06:00Comments on The Hollow Cupboards: That's What Chey Said: Sex in YACheyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17188252023977042737noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928734536879523552.post-83376865010140794092013-03-09T20:55:57.257-06:002013-03-09T20:55:57.257-06:00I still need to read A Midsummer's Nightmare, ...I still need to read A Midsummer's Nightmare, after hearing that you love it I think I'll try reading it soon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043879716791915938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928734536879523552.post-7564210522623043902013-03-05T19:58:18.007-06:002013-03-05T19:58:18.007-06:00I feel like this is one of those issues where I ha...I feel like this is one of those issues where I have an opinion but don't really fall on any "side" of the debate. I think sex should sometimes be portrayed in YA because it's a part of the life of many teenagers. I also don't think it's necessarily "unrealistic", however, to have characters in YA that date a long time and DON'T have sex, because I knew many couples like that in high school. I'd really just like it to be a reflection of the real lives of teenagers; so sometimes, yes, sometimes no. I think for me it depends on the books and the characters and if it fits well into the story. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928734536879523552.post-23823220307161575672013-03-04T16:32:24.142-06:002013-03-04T16:32:24.142-06:00It makes me so upset when people who are non-reade...It makes me so upset when people who are non-readers try and shove their opinions down everyone's throats. When they hear "sex" they think "smut", but that is definitely not the issue in most cases. So what, some authors use a little more description than others, but it's nothing like what most people imagine. Also, I agree with the topic of sexual assault and rape. I understand how writing about either of those would be difficult, but if it's done well, the story can be very moving. One book that I would recommend dealing with the subject of rape is What Happens Next by Colleen Clayton. Thanks for stopping by!Cheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17188252023977042737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928734536879523552.post-31950502164234451632013-03-04T16:24:38.921-06:002013-03-04T16:24:38.921-06:00Absolutely. If I had gotten into more books when ...Absolutely. If I had gotten into more books when I was a younger teenager, I would have felt a lot better about the situations I was going through at the time because many characters in my books go through the same things!Cheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17188252023977042737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928734536879523552.post-28926374568540170882013-03-04T16:21:35.056-06:002013-03-04T16:21:35.056-06:00True! I can't speak as a parent because I'...True! I can't speak as a parent because I'm just a little older than a teenager myself, but I do know that I want my kids to be able to accept and discuss these issues freely. It's always good to be educated and feel as though you can relate. Thanks for commenting! Cheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17188252023977042737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928734536879523552.post-8736952745691190812013-03-04T16:18:21.586-06:002013-03-04T16:18:21.586-06:00Yes! I just adore Kody's writing. Her 3 book...Yes! I just adore Kody's writing. Her 3 books have made it to my favorites list because she's so honest and entertaining. Glad that you agree! :)Cheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17188252023977042737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928734536879523552.post-54913626200652939632013-03-04T14:19:56.864-06:002013-03-04T14:19:56.864-06:00I have no problem with sex in YA and wish the gene...I have no problem with sex in YA and wish the general public would loosen up a bit. However I do have issues with sexual violence and inappropriate handling of sexual situations in YA. You can't properly discuss sex in YA without addressing sexual assault and/or rape. I don't think that authors should shy away from any of these subjects, I just think they need to bear in mind how the present them. I just finished a book where the main character is sexually assaulted & her friend completely agrees not to tell her parents or police. That kind of action is beyond damaging. Great post!loreleimarshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13510548017737768418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928734536879523552.post-88353882921663770492013-03-04T07:59:40.173-06:002013-03-04T07:59:40.173-06:00Great post! I definitely don't mind sex being ...Great post! I definitely don't mind sex being explored in YA books. It's something that happens today no matter what people may say about it and I think putting sex into books is a great way to educate teenagers, even if the book is only of fiction. I too love Kody Keplinger's books. She's definitely a great writer when it comes to the sex topic and other teen issues and such.Erin W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12057902364536764649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928734536879523552.post-75970537525556745272013-03-03T21:24:45.985-06:002013-03-03T21:24:45.985-06:00I always want more sex in my YA book but of course...I always want more sex in my YA book but of course I'm in my 20's and I don't have any children. When a couple who has been dating for over a year in a YA book hasn't had sex I feel like it's more unrealistic than if they did. Teenagers have sex; it's what they do. For me if written well, it's welcome.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10094089882029809111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928734536879523552.post-83979013191150254572013-03-03T20:45:19.440-06:002013-03-03T20:45:19.440-06:00I completely agree with you, people are very uncom...I completely agree with you, people are very uncomfortable with the topic of sex, and I don't really mind romantic scenes in the books I read. That's why I really like Kody Keplinger's books, she brings up some very thought provoking questions, not only about sex but also other teenage related insecurities.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043879716791915938noreply@blogger.com