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Originally Posted by Elfwreck
Exactly my point... *I* want to determine what my kids are allowed to read. *I* will figure out how to restrict their access accordingly; I don't want corporations or other parents (or worse, non-parents) deciding that huge categories of content need to be removed from public view to protect my children.
If they want to protect their children from such content--which is, as you say, often a reasonable goal--they need to manage their kids' browsing habits.
My kids, both teenagers, have zero interest in books like the one you mentioned. If they *did* have an interest, it'd be my responsibility as a parent to know that, and explain what's problematic about such stories--not tell them "pretend that doesn't exist until you turn 18, at which point you can read anything you like." The idea that the 18th birthday bestows upon a child both a sex drive and the awareness of how to use it without hurting themselves or others, is ridiculous.
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I agree with you but also believe there can be a way for some companies to restrict certain material from children but allow full access to adults. Perhaps, require a unique password or credit card number for free erotica and sampling. Some extra step in there somewhere. At the moment it is too easy. Also, kids today may have multiple internet portals away from adults (i.e. the public library, smartphones,tablets) and supervision.
While I understand the more extreme erotica is legal and not age restricted it is not all age appropriate. Having to explain to an 8 year old "Why does Daddy want to have sex with ... ?" would be awkward and difficult. The psychology involved is challenging for any adult to explain. It would most likely make the child uncomfortable to be with other male family members.