Comments on: Miley Cyrus’ Offer From Playboy: Is the Age of Sexual Consent Being Challenged?

By: Eileen

Eileen — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:01:00 +0000

I blame her father for this as well as all the others who allegedly “encouraged” this young girl to display herself like that and Hef is a pig, plain and simple. He disgusts me and as for Miley, she disgusts me as well, as does her father.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 15 May 2008 05:15:01 +0000

This is all ridiculous. The amount of hypocrites in our society is staggering. How many adult men out there can honestly say that they do not find a teenage girl attractive? Anyone who says that they do not should be openly and publicly ridiculed for being the hypocrites they are. Whether or not Mr. Hefner’s job is the most savory doesn’t matter. He is a male, and men happen to find females who are attractive, well….attractive. So, for this, don’t jump Hefner.

Besides this, I believe that we need to quit treating children (teenagers) as if they are stupid and cannot take any responsibility for themselves. The reason some kids act stupid and irresponsible is because we treat them that way. I work as a supervisor in a setting where I work with teenagers, and I have found that when you treat them intelligently, they act intelligently. If you treat them as an adult, then most of the time they will behave that way. There are probably an equal proportion of adults out there who act like “stupid kids”.

In conclusion, I would like to say that I find young women/teenage girls quite fetching. Not just in appearance, but in the fact that they do not play many of the “childish” mind games that many “adult” women play with you. I believe that society will come to its senses one day and we will all learn how to get along with each other and treat each other with equal respect and dignity regardless of situation, age or anything.

By: Opinion

Opinion — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:42:29 +0000

Why is everyone on Hugh’s case about all this ? He didn’t say he wanted to see her strip right now just when she turns 18. In my opinion I don’t think she will even think about doing something like that because she seems to have a good head on her shoulders and even if she didn’t why is it so wrong to show your body? Be proud of what you have. The girls that are doing it now, have done it, or are thinking about it are just proud to show what God gave them and they are just making a living ( a very rich one ) but hey who are we to say how people need to make their money. Either way it’s all up to this girl. She still has three more years to think about it so stop acting like someone did something wrong here. Wow Hugh made a comment about a 15 year old . Big Deal! Leave the old, rich f*@%er alone.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:32:41 +0000

>What is behind the “let the parents deal with it”? I call that dumping.

I call it taking responsibility for your role as a parent. I hate parents who bring a kid into this world and then dump them on society- relying on school sex ed classes and other social welfare programs to do their jobs for them.

Religion aside, teach them basic morals and values. Perhaps then they won’t be opt to shed their clothes for a 45 year old smooth-talker with candy and a promise. Perhaps the child is just looking for an older role-model to identify with since you’ve failed to be that for them.

Either lower the age of consent and admit that children are mature and independent; or keep it as is and realize that they still need parental guidance and take responsibility for them and their actions.

By: The_Gut

The_Gut — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:22:36 +0000

“The time that was once allowed teenaged girls to slowly grow into being sensual, to play at adulthood without being treated by older men as adults, is under assault.”

When did this time exist? It sure didn’t exist before 50-60 years ago, and I don’t think it has existed within that time frame.

By: Scarlete

Scarlete — Wed, 14 May 2008 11:59:47 +0000

In case some of you are unaware, the child or children young girls almost inevitable produce becomes the responsibility of the girls’ parents. The young man and his parents are not usually trapped! Why don’t some give more thought about the problem of young, unmarried sexual relationships — grandchildren without their mother and father are no blessing to older grandparents, nor are the children blessed by their parent’s animal instinct. Money is another factor of the our youth’s sexual acts: Tax payers all too often incur the “freight” for their children.

I once wondered why our culture is so despised by some countries, but I am now beginning to understand their disdain for what has become so pronounced in the USA: Immoral behavior!

No, I am not a religious nut case — I simply have common sense which is sorely lacking by too many folks. Most of all, I deeply care about children that come into this world without proper care by loving, married parents — I believe any psychiatrist can tell you that all to often these children have great psychological problems that may culminate in criminal behavior, which is another drain on society.

By: john sorensen

john sorensen — Wed, 14 May 2008 11:32:39 +0000

The author overlooks the fact that the person who took the Vanity Fair photos is a well-known homosexual who proved herself to also be a pedophile. Allowing Annie to photograph young girls is as irresponsible as allowing Robert Mapplethorpe to photograph young boys. Stupid.

By: kirk

kirk — Wed, 14 May 2008 11:16:01 +0000

The whole issue here is rediculous. I have children and they are under my care till they reach 18years of age. I want my children to go to college and have a successful life. Having sex with anyone before they are married should be out of the question. If you are trying to get an education, having children has a negative effect on that. Ask me how I know, my wife is a teacher and she see on a daily basis what the teen pregnancy epidemic is doing to kids. Not to mention STD’s, emotional/relationship problems. Is the 15 minutes of fun these guys think they will have worth it? NO! Is bringing another life into play that must be cared for, loved and helped grow..without saying “mom i need help…nevermind the work you must do to put food on the table”. The whole issue about teen sex goes back to responsiblilty. And most teens, even though they look mature, are not ready to deal with everything that comes with it.
I ask my kid and other teens: Do you respect yourself? Would you be ready to take care of another child? Some say yes, but the statistics show that parterners very seldom take care of the child involved. So much so now adays that you don’t hear “who’s you husband”…it’s more of like “is this your babies daddy?” I had a young girl ask my wife that in front of me…I stoped her and explained that my wife and I had been married for 15 years. She was almost awe struck. “15 years, thats a long time..” They don’t see relationships anymore as important…only sex. Very sad.
And YES, I think it is absurd that Hugh Heffner would even think about talking about a 15 year old posing when she turns 18…..If it was my daughter I would slap him. If she was 15 and he touched her….I might do jail time.

By: Bernie

Bernie — Wed, 14 May 2008 03:20:50 +0000

Re/Comment by Michael: Hemingway might wish that he had written The Grapes of Wrath, and perhaps Steinbeck might have wished he had written For Whom the Bell Tolls. But we’ll never know. What school you went?

By: Howard S

Howard S — Wed, 14 May 2008 03:03:52 +0000

When I see what goes on in this world today with approval in alot of cases all I can say “It is time for the Lord to come back” and clean up this mess. How disgusting the thought a 100 year old man lusting after a 15 year old young girl. Here’s the problem: stories like this are published and alot of predators and pervert’s convince themeselves that it is OK or normal to lust after or even stalk young girls. All you have to do is pick up a newspaper or turn the TV on and all you hear about is another young girl is missing or another young girl’s body was found. Can anyone not see the big problem we have in society? When young girls are looked at like this all this does is make matters even worse! Nothing suprises me anymore!