In a recent turn of events, retail giant Big W has made the decision to remove a contentious sexual education book for children from its shelves after facing numerous incidents of backlash from customers. Here’s the full story.
A Sex Guide for 8-Year Old’s?
Authored by ABC personality Yumi Stynes and Dr. Melissa Kang, the book titled “Welcome to Sex: Your no-silly-questions Guide to Sexuality, pleasure, and figuring it out.”
It delves into various sexual topics such as masturbation, gender curiosity, LGBTQ+ issues, and anal sex, complete with illustrations.
Aimed at children aged eight and above, the book’s explicit content has sparked intense debate and criticism from parents and conservative groups.
However, it also has its supporters who see it as an important resource to foster open and informed conversations about sex with children.
Parents Were Concerned About the Explicit Content
Big W’s decision to pull the book from its stores came after its staff faced multiple incidents of abuse from outraged customers.
Many parents expressed concerns about the book’s explicit content being unsuitable for young audiences.
Conservative podcaster Chris Primod went as far as claiming that the book was “grooming” children and exposing them to highly inappropriate material, leading some people to threaten a boycott of the department store.
Critics argued that the book’s content was “too graphic” for children and questioned the need to teach young readers about different sex positions.
Moral Panic or Akin to Pornography for Kids?
These sentiments were echoed on social media, with some individuals writing protest letters to Big W and accusing the book of being akin to pornography for children.
On the other hand, the authors and their supporters defended the book, viewing the backlash as a “moral panic” driven by right-wing conservatives and religious groups.
They argued that the book served as a valuable tool for parents to discuss sex candidly and openly with their children, addressing a gap in sexual education that often stems from inherited shame and discomfort.
Yumi Stynes, one of the authors, expressed her hope that the book would help parents navigate the delicate topic of sex with their children.
Author’s Tailored Conversations About Sexuality
She acknowledged the inherited shame surrounding the subject and the difficulty parents face in initiating these conversations.
Stynes believed that the book could become a trusted resource for parents, preventing them from saying the wrong things or reinforcing sexist or scientifically incorrect information about sexuality.
She emphasized the importance of tailoring discussions to individual children, acknowledging that some 12-year-olds could be quite mature and sophisticated, while others might still be very childlike.
Several social media users expressed their thoughts on the incident.
They Are Coming for Your Children
One Twitter user wrote, “These radicals told us. ”They are coming for your children.” Believe them.”
Another user wrote, “If you don’t want to read it nor have your kids read it, THEN DON’T BUY IT! It’s that simple. You don’t get to dictate how other parents educate their kids”
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Source: Daily Mail