>No, *this* is where I will be narrow-minded and object: (2)
>Most of these characters having sex are *teenagers*, well under
>the age of 18. And unmarried, to boot. --Yes yes, I know real-world
>US statistics indicate kids as young as 12 are engaging in carnal
>relations, and there's precedent in anime, but I nonetheless carry
>this silly old-fashioned notion that fiction should *set an
>example*. Even if it's artificial. Even if the story's audience
>isn't the people who *need* the example. <shrug> It's the
>thought that counts. >(Phil braces himself for reactions.)
You're welcome to your bias of course, but I have to refute something. Kate and Juri in particular are -spectacular- role models for a young relationship. Despite having all the opportunity and approval to engage in carnal relations at any time, they wait through a good portion of a year, until a time comes where they -know- that the action is an expression of their feelings for one another before they consumate their relationship. If I were to ever have children (unlikely as my wife and I are both in favor of zero population growth... although we may adopt some day), I can only hope that they would be capable of such restraint in their sexuality.
Apologies for increasing the size of this bloated thread.
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Chris can't handle subjective morality