books Why should 50 shades of grey only be read by an adult audience?

[yeet 2,027]

I don't understand why so many people say you need to be an adult to read it, everyone can have their opnions, but when someone asks me what I'm reading on the kindle and I tell them its 50 shades they get kinda emotional. Most of the female teachers that have asked me and found outsay I shouldn't be reading it because it's an adults book, but the male teachers just find it funny.

It's gotten to the point where a teacher has lied and said I was showing everyone in the class the book to my mum over the phone just so I can't bring it in (mum doesn't want me in trouble).

I understand that it is a book meant for adults, but if we are mature enough to read something like that then we should be allowed. Adults can read children's books.

[Seaweed 596]

That's the girly romance novel about the kinky bondage and BDSM stuff, right?

 

 

That's probably why you need to be and adult to read it. I dunno. Just going out on a limb.

Edited February 6, 2014 by Seaweed

[yeet 2,027]

That is true, but it's not like we are gonna be kids/teens forever. The book doesn't have an age rating, so you cant really be told wether you can read it or not. Just because of the contents doesn't mean someone isn't mature enough to read it. We get told to read something different at school, and it gives me something to do at lunch, so I don't see how it could be a problem. I feel as though I'm being treated like a 6 year old.

[Flash Fire 386]

If books got rated like movies, it would be rated somewhere in the NC-17 to X range. It contains graphical sexual scenes and the sale of such material is usually illegal to sell to minors. This is a novel though. Such regulations don't exist. (Although I do know book stores and libraries who won't allow minors to purchase/take it out without parental consent) It really doesn't have any place at school. If you read it and your parents say it's ok, read it at home. Any uppity parent who catches wind of you having it at school could cause the school to take further action.

[yeet 2,027]

I guess, but at high school we are supposed to behave and be treated like adults aren't we? If so then I think reading it would be a good example that I am mature. If I'm not reading it aloud or in class i think it should be fine.

[Page.Turner 940]

*heavy sigh*

 

The reason that you think you should have the right, as an underage person, to read/do "adult" stuff just shows your immaturity... You're basically saying it's "unfair" that kids can't partake in adult activities when they are blatant reasons why the rules are there.

 

Besides, that book is just disgusting and not because of all the weird kinky sex (I don't give a crap what two consenting adults do, I don't judge). It depicts a highly abusive/controlling relationship and is extremely anti-feminist; inability to notice that in itself should be proof enough that it's an adult read. It was also poorly written >____>;;

 

Anyway, if you really want to understand why there is a difference between adult and kids stuff? Do some research. You'll be pretty damn surprised that it's not just about "I'm an adult and therefore I can do things". Rules are set in place because of events in time that repeat often enough that they must be triggered. Not even just that, but studies are done all the time about the effects on children and adults when it comes to certain things.

 

Google stuff, go to a library, ask a physician or something but yeah. Maturity has nothing to do with it. Even as adults, people can still be dumb, reckless, and immature. For example: Men and women between the ages of 18-100 still have the ability to be immature and irresponsible at any age. Whether they're driving drunk, stealing, killing, neglecting their kids, abusing their spouse, etc.

 

Bleh... just... think of this: Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

[TorqueEffect 112]

Probably a much more enjoyable book to read, and won't give you brain damage like that other one. 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.amazon.com/Fifty-Thousand-Shades-Of-Grey-Ashen/dp/1479215430/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391706808&sr=8-1&keywords=50000+shades+of+gray

 

Edited February 6, 2014 by TorqueEffect

[Flash Fire 386]

I guess, but at high school we are supposed to behave and be treated like adults aren't we? If so then I think reading it would be a good example that I am mature. If I'm not reading it aloud or in class i think it should be fine.

Since when does reading porn make you seem more mature? There's not much to that book other than some poorly written filler between sex scenes.

[yeet 2,027]

im not reading it because its an adult book and i can, im reading it for the story. i look for a book with a good story, and the way it was described to me made me want to read it, if you look past all the sex, anti-feminism and bad writing, its a really good book.  

[Cstriker 737]

Yeah that's the brony spirit! Bad writing and adult sexual themes be damned, read it where ever you want!

 

 

That was sarcasm. That psuedo twilight drivel fanfic-turned-book gives great literature a black mark (probably from the riding crop in the book). Grammatical errors, lack of illiteration, simplistic thematic elements, repetitive text....I do not call that series art nor appropriate for someone under the age of 21.

 

Also, yes, you are suppose to behave because you are not an adult. Nor reading something that promotes submission, abuse (psychological) towards women, adultry, and sex is consider a sign of maturity. The ability to handle situations, good or bad in a rational or logical manner is a sign of maturity, and sex is an adult situation better handled when one obtains maturity (hence why pregnant teens really have struggles compared to married and prepared adults).

 

There are some I deployed with in my military days that may have been legally adults on paper, but I always called kids disguised as soldiers. They were not ready, and it proved in their time when FORCED into maturity due to circumstances. I agree with the teachers too, people mature at different times and it is not your choice to essentially make a scene or create a shock factor for your own self validation of acculization to force maturity on others.

Edited February 6, 2014 by Cstriker

[ZukoIsBestPony 561]

It's your life, you can read whatever you want! I just hope that one day you grow up and realize that 50 shades is really dumb.

Edited February 6, 2014 by lunaisbestpony

[Flash Fire 386]

im not reading it because its an adult book and i can, im reading it for the story. i look for a book with a good story, and the way it was described to me made me want to read it, if you look past all the sex, anti-feminism and bad writing, its a really good book.

 

If you took away all those things, you'd be left with little more than a chapter of him giving her stuff to chase away his guilt for the his sexual abuse of her.

[Zekromic 1,054]

That is true, but it's not like we are gonna be kids/teens forever. The book doesn't have an age rating, so you cant really be told wether you can read it or not. Just because of the contents doesn't mean someone isn't mature enough to read it. We get told to read something different at school, and it gives me something to do at lunch, so I don't see how it could be a problem. I feel as though I'm being treated like a 6 year old.

guest what, most people in this world believe themselves to be mature, but are really closed minded, dumb and immature idiots in the body of adults. And to think THEY have power over us . Sorry, but I don't see other option than to comply about their freaking demands, at least seems that your mother sees you as a mature youth, but wants to avoid problem by forbidding you to take the book. Look for a book more apropiate for your age so they don't lose thair heads and stuff

[Cstriker 737]

im not reading it because its an adult book and i can, im reading it for the story. i look for a book with a good story, and the way it was described to me made me want to read it, if you look past all the sex, anti-feminism and bad writing, its a really good book.  

 

Wow. If you take away the bad writing it becomes good? Does anyone else see how oxymoronic this sounds? I could careless for the feminist movement (mainly its abuse by the communist party in the 60's) but take out the sex....which what the book really is about, its one of the themes, female sexuality, AND the bad writing, and now the book is good.

 

Everything you just said contridicts what you are attempting to elucidate. I need to leave this post alone, and not fuel anymore flames here. Godspeed to you, enjoy the BDSM book, but please I find it tasteless, classless, and not within the brony spirit to be debating that here on THIS forum.

[Moonlight 7,290]

Rules are there for a reason, it's as simple as that really. People of any age can be mature or immature but reading a sexual book doesn't prove an ounce of maturity, to be honest. Reading it at a school is definitely not allowed, there's rules against it for a reason. Why you would even assume reading something like that at a high school is fine or 'mature' is completely beyond me. If you want a good emotionally-driven book, go get one instead of a kinky porn book.

Edited February 6, 2014 by WheatleyCore

[Megas 28,090]

It's pretty much a porno in written form

Edited February 6, 2014 by Megas75

[The Peculiar Derp 193]

This kind of reminds me of when my school banned the Hunger Games books because they were too "violent".  If you really want to read it, save it for home. Teachers don't want people reading "mature" stuff like that, deal with it.

[Neon Fire 473]

I understand that it is a book meant for adults, but if we are mature enough to read something like that then we should be allowed. Adults can read children's books.

 

Uh...  Adults can read things for kids because they aren't inappropriate.  But kids reading adult things?  Different story.  I haven't read it myself (and don't plan to) but I've heard it has sex scenes in it, which is something meant for mature audiences.  If I may ask, why are you even reading it?

[Page.Turner 940]

This kind of reminds me of when my school banned the Hunger Games books because they were too "violent".  If you really want to read it, save it for home. Teachers don't want people reading "mature" stuff like that, deal with it.

 

Lol when I was a kid in school, I was about 7 years old when Harry Potter first came out. When it did, it was "controversial" because apparently magic and whimsy were acts of the devil and promoted Paganism. Harry Potter was hence banned from my school.

 

And no, I did not go to a Catholic school. It was a PUBLIC school that banned Harry Potter =____=

 

Anyway, the Hunger Games were violent books, of course, but I find it stupid a High School would ban the Hunger Games :S I had to read "To Kill A Mockingbird" which was violent AND racist so... I dunno. XD

 

I guess maybe the Hunger Games would have incited too much rebellion against "the establishment" XD so to avoid it, they pretended the books were too violent

 

But... I still stand by my words. 50 Shades should NOT be allowed in schools and should NOT be read by under-aged kids.

 

Moral of the story: WHY THE HELL WOULD ANYONE BAN HARRY POTTER!? IT'S LUDICROUS! @___@

[Neon Fire 473]

Lol when I was a kid in school, I was about 7 years old when Harry Potter first came out. When it did, it was "controversial" because apparently magic and whimsy were acts of the devil and promoted Paganism. Harry Potter was hence banned from my school.

 

And no, I did not go to a Catholic school. It was a PUBLIC school that banned Harry Potter =____=

 

Anyway, the Hunger Games were violent books, of course, but I find it stupid a High School would ban the Hunger Games :S I had to read "To Kill A Mockingbird" which was violent AND racist so... I dunno. XD

 

I guess maybe the Hunger Games would have incited too much rebellion against "the establishment" XD so to avoid it, they pretended the books were too violent

 

But... I still stand by my words. 50 Shades should NOT be allowed in schools and should NOT be read by under-aged kids.

 

Moral of the story: WHY THE HELL WOULD ANYONE BAN HARRY POTTER!? IT'S LUDICROUS! @___@

 

omg your school banned Harry Potter?!  That's evil. ;.;

[Thrashy 2,800]

Lot of people on high horses here.

 

Listen, OP - at the end of the day, you're responsible for your own actions. Whether or not you're "allowed" to do something is absolutely inconsequential if brings no harm upon anyone. The thought that sexual "literature" (if 50 Shades can be regarded as such) will somehow "corrupt" anyone who happens to be below the arbitrarily assigned age of majority is, in and of itself, an immature mode of thought born of antiquated and, frankly, outmoded beliefs.

 

I am of the opinion that as long as you are old enough to have gone through puberty, it is your human right to further your understanding of your own sexuality, if you so choose. And if smut helps you along to that end, then by all means, go for it. But just because you should have the right to such self-discovery doesn't necessarily mean "adults" (a term I find hilarious, given that a great many folks above the age of majority conduct themselves as elementary school students) will agree, and if you are caught reading 50 Shades by a disapproving adult, it is both their obligation and prerogative to take it away from you / discipline you however they see fit.

 

Just remember what I opened with - you're responsible for your own actions. Realize that the rules that are set for each of us won't always be fair, and if you decide to break them, then it's up to you to make sure that you either don't get caught, or face responsibility if/when you do get in trouble.

Edited February 9, 2014 by Thrashy

[Static Electricity 729]

I guess, but at high school we are supposed to behave and be treated like adults aren't we?

 

No, you're not. Most adults don't need to go to school.

 

If so then I think reading it would be a good example that I am mature.

 

Under that logic, if I make a 6 year old watch Robocop, he will be more "mature".

 

 

im reading it for the story. i look for a book with a good story

 

Fine then, read LoTR, or The Hobbit, or Ender's Game. 50 Shades is a terrible book with a crappy story that's 70% sex.

 

 

 

guest what, most people in this world believe themselves to be mature, but are really closed minded, dumb and immature idiots in the body of adults.

 

THIS

Edited February 9, 2014 by Static Electricity

[FoxyCryptid 4,330]

This kind of reminds me of when my school banned the Hunger Games books because they were too "violent".  If you really want to read it, save it for home. Teachers don't want people reading "mature" stuff like that, deal with it.

 

"Mature" and "Adult" are two different things that aren't alway's inclusive.

 

I don't see how it could be good by any measure, it's literally just bad Twilight fanfic that she edited all the Twilight related stuff out of so she could legally publish it. Shit, even people IN the BDSM sub-culture hate it for how badly it portrays the life-style and uses it as a way to justify an abusive relationship as being healthy.  

 

You couldn't pay me to sit down and try to read that mess. 

Lo

 

Moral of the story: WHY THE HELL WOULD ANYONE BAN HARRY POTTER!? IT'S LUDICROUS! @___@

 

It get's worse when you realize they accused it of being Satantic despite the writer being a devout Christian. 

Edited February 9, 2014 by Shoboni

[Scootalove 10,689]

If you think it's unfair that adults are allowed to read 50 Shades of Grey, sorry to burst your bubble but everything in this world that we live in is unfair with strict rules that we don't want to follow and we're forced to follow them. Think about it, you can't always have things your way. You read at your own risk, if you choose to do so.

[Something Floaty 1,334]

50 Shades of Grey is not a book that shouldn't be read by anyone other than adults. It's a book that shouldn't be read by anyone. It's terrible. Besides what it's done to real BDSM enthusiasts, it's just awful literature. 

No, you're not. Most adults don't need to go to school.

 

 

Under that logic, if I make a 6 year old watch Robocop, he will be more "mature".

 

 

 

Fine then, read LoTR, or The Hobbit, or Ender's Game. 50 Shades is a terrible book with a crappy story that's 70% sex.

 

 

 

 

THIS

 

Well, to be fair, everyone should watch Robocop. That movie IS the eighties. It's an important milestone in cinematic and entertainment history and a masterpiece of film-making.

 

....also, ROBOTS AND EXPLOSIONS WOOOOO

"Mature" and "Adult" are two different things that aren't alway's inclusive.

 

I don't see how it could be good by any measure, it's literally just bad Twilight fanfic that she edited all the Twilight related stuff out of so she could legally publish it. Shit, even people IN the BDSM sub-culture hate it for how badly it portrays the life-style and uses it as a way to justify an abusive relationship as being healthy.  

 

You couldn't pay me to sit down and try to read that mess. 

 

It get's worse when you realize they accused it of being Satantic despite the writer being a devout Christian. 

 

I don't just hate the way it portrays the relationship, I also hate the way it portrays BDSM in general, which in turn led to giggly-hipsterish BDSM wannabes flooding various internet forums and real life as well. That book did to BDSM what Twilight did to vampires. Vampires were kind of cool, what with the undead blood-sucking demonish thing they had going on, until Twilight turned a bunch of teenagers into devoted fans of vampires, which in turn led to vampires turning into, basically, annoying teenagers. Sucked (sorry, too easy) all of the fun, mystery, and entertainment out of one of the most interesting monster legends of the last half-millennium. And 50SOG spawned an epidemic of people who think they are hardcore BDSM enthusiasts, but really aren't. Girls who think asking their boyfriends to use a pair of fuzzy handcuffs on them once proclaim themselves the kinkiest person in the known universe, but if you suggest something even slightly more, uh, involved, suddenly they're pure vanilla again. I have no problem with whatever anyone wants to do with their intimate life, but when you publicly espouse your devotion to a fetish with no real understanding of it, based on a book that reads like it was written by a wine-soaked agoraphobic cat-lady, you cheapen the experience and perception of the people who are proud to wear the label. 

Wow, I like this. So if you post twice in a row, it just melds them into one post? Tidy. I wish all message boards worked like that.