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The Sexualization of Childhood (Childhood in America)

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Sharna Olfma is skilled at bringing together ideas from various angles to present her case in point, the, serious, sexualizing of children in America. This book gets graphic at times, which helps you to see just how bad things can get in the U.S., in terms of sexually exploiting children. It delves into the world of pornography, and how the internet promotes child pornography, creating a seemless flow from adult pornography to child, which is a very fine line, which is purposely vague. Teen sex sites are actually pseudonyms for child pornography. This is a very insightful point. Legislatures should read this book. If you are concerned with this subject, buy a copy for your Mayor, Representatives, Senator, Governor, etc.

The sexualizing of children is very subtle. Britney Spears is a good case in point, with her sexy-girly video, which is an example of pushing us to view children as sex objects. Many examples are promoted such as this. A book of value, a book that might stir otherwise complacent persons into action.

The book is edited by Olfman, but it is compiled from the writings of various experts on the subject and closely related subjects.

(Sometimes the book is too graphic, I skimmed and skipped one section).

A side not on this, children who have been abused are more likely to be incorrectly labeled and medicated. This is a tragedy of the current mental health system.