My words on 'eclipse'

I want to start off first by saying I am not a prude, and if you ask anyone of my friends they'll agree. I love a good juicy, raw, saucy novel, and steamy movie anytime. I've been intrigued by vampires since the first Cullen's ruled the screen in Dark Shadows. I'm a die-hard 'True Blood' fan. However... This is where I hold my breath and hope that I don't offend anyone.

I'm not so sure that the Twilight series, especially 'eclipse' and 'Breaking Dawn is suitable for tweens... or any child under 14.

I loved the series, the romance, the magic, and suspense. I fell in love with Edward Cullen just like any female. The novel took me back in time to when I was 17 and the power of young love existed. Yes, seventeen not 10, 11 or even 14. I even wrote a young adult romance which is intended for 14-21. I'm all for young love.

In the movie theatre yesterday I saw very young girls no older than 11 with their popcorn in hand and their young eyes glued to the big screen.

While I watched and marveled at the intense love scene on Edwards bed where Bella confessed to Edward she wanted him I thought to myself this is way too racy for their immature eyes.

I was uncomfortable...

What's going to happen when 'Breaking Dawn' is released next year? The novel goes beyond the make-out scene... beyond content that is suitable for tweens.

Why are parents so eager to have their young children grow up?

The young brain can't handle the stress and the emotional side to sex. We as grown-ups have a hard time dealing with it sometimes.

Parents should be protecting their children's innocence not be so eager to encourage them to read books and go to movies, involving sexual tension and intimacy.

I wonder if Stephenie Meyers intended girls who haven't had their first periods reading her books and going to see the Twilight movies.

I know everyone is reading the series, its a huge success....The movies broke box-office records.... however, the books are listed as a young adult series 14-21. NOT 10 11, 12, 13 ...

Why am I not surprised there is such an up roar in the news today about teaching kindergartners sex ed...It makes sense since we let them read novels, go to movies that are intended for young adults. We let our children date at 11. Why not? Every ones doing it...

Grow up parents and step up to the plate and start acting like parents. We have to take a test to drive a car we should have to take a test in order to be parents.

Teach five and six year old sex ed in kindergarten that's so graphic it shows sexual positions? Why not they give out condoms in middle schools. Like I said I'm not a prude. There is a time and place.

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the sun. Childhood is a precious time and it is all ready much too short, keep your children innocent and protect their childhood."

King Solomon in Ecclesiastes 3:1