Im a 27 year old woman who comes from Poland. Ive just read this book. I gotta say Id hand it to my teenage kid if only I had one... I believe its one of those books that make the teenage kids think.. and Id like that for my own. I heard the book was banned in some schools. I think this is crazy.. it makes me even laugh... the book talkes about possible reality... why than hide it from your kids? Is it because the word RAPE is mentioned.. Lets face it.. the teenage mind is ready to start thinking about more serious subjects. If you think the kind is not mature enough.... maby it can get a little mature thanks to it? and is that bad? your kid will really enjoy this book which could make them start thinking about something more than what to wear to school. I lived in US and sorry to say that the priorities of the kids at schools (especially highschool) are turned upside down comparing to the real life priorities that rule this world. Kids in your country often are unable to converse about important things in life... they look at your like youre crazy to expect that from them. That's sad because many people grow up that way and later on have no connection to the world what so ever. They cannot relate to it. They dont question authorities as theyre not used thinking about serious reality in the world. How can a person like this later understand what does it mean to suffer from alcoholism prostitution or drug addiction if you dont allow .. even ban the books that talk about those subjects. Such kids do not work on their EQ. - emotional intelligence.. and moreover.. because they cant relate.. they cant truly be sympathetic... and our world needs it so badly. I remember being a teenage girl and reading Christiane F. – We Children from Bahnhof Zoo. The book shocked me and even it was quite tough to process it was a great wake up call! made me think a lot.. made me realize how I dont want to be a kid from the Zoo station.. it taught me a lesson. Dont worry to shake up your kids a little... Dont ban the book! instead of that read it with your kids and talk about it later .. like friends. Kids will grow up with or with out the parental advisory.. if you know what I mean. Karina.