One Lonely Degree (by C.K. Kelly Martin)
common sense media says
Teen deals with rape, divorce, and friendship issues.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there are some serious scenes in which divorce is discussed, attempted rape is described, and some sexual situations are portrayed. There's also liberal use of swear words.
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Positive role models:
The teens and adults are portrayed realistically, so they have flaws, but overall they are pretty good role models. The parents struggle with their own issues, but they make a great effort at being there for their kids. The teen characters are basically good kids dealing with tough issues in the best way they can.
Violence:
A girl slaps a boy in the face, leaving a red mark, and a teen boy tries to fight another teen. Also, a girl is held against her will as a boy tries to force her to give him oral sex.
Sex:
There is flirting, boyfriend/girlfriend relationships, sexual banter, and heavy petting. One teen boy is described as being gay.
Language:
Frequent use of swear words like "s-t" and several uses of" f-k."
Consumerism:
Some mentions of music bands.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Teens drink and take drugs at a party, and there is talk of teens using drugs and drinking frequently at other times.
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teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Number 1, there ain't nothin wrong with being gay, it ain't 'my' cup of tea, but they ain't hurting anyone. Second, when I have kids, their problems come first, cuz there problems are my problems and they shouldn't have to go threw it alone. And, I really ain't got a clue what oral sex means and I sure ain't gonna google it! But its bad, so I hear. So, guys, girls, men, women, stop being perverted pigs! ( animal pigs forgive me ) Stop trying to get people to sleep with you the time will come when the time will come! I like the main characters for trying to stick it threw. :)
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