I've been uncomfortable from the start with writing "Inappropriate references," and "Inappropriate behaviors." Who am I to say what is inappropriate? It's very subjective and, really, what is inappropriate about peeing in a pool (Diary of Wimpy Kid) when you are writing for 9-13 year old boys? But some parents may be offended by such "talk." So, I want to make sure you know what's in the books your kids are wanting to read, but I recommend, no matter what I write, you not judge too harshly.
Our kids are curious. The more we try to keep them from seeing or reading about things that we think are inappropriate, the more they are going to want to know. Remember "Forever," by Judy Blume? Or "Are you there God, It's Me, Margaret?" Parents did everything they could do to keep their girls (many of US) from reading these books. It only made their daughters want to read it more. Did you read them anyway?
Anyway, from here out, "inappropriate" categories will be labeled Potentially Inappropriate... You will decide if it's inappropriate for your child(ren).
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