The question I have is what parent would first of all send their 15 year old daughter to a photoshoot of this type and then would allow the picture to be published? The parents or guardian should be accountable.

I totally agree with this discussion of the importance of sex education. The problem I have with the Miley Cyrus photo is the idea that women, even young women, have to be naked to be considered beautiful or sexy. There’s far too many examples of female celebritites posing nude or nearly nude in order to show their sexy side. There’s new mother’s who pose nude to show that you can be a mom and be sexy, there’s female athletes who pose nearly nude to show that a women can be athletic and sexy, and there’s former child or teen stars that pose nude to show that they’re all grown up. A women doesn’t have to be naked to be sexy.

The only pic I saw that seemed weird was the one where she is posing somewhat provocatively with her dad; seemed kinda FLDS to me; yuck

So, what are you implying with the above? That we teach our children to say “Yes”? Is this the right sexual education, then? You are right that we all are sexual beings, besides, that is the way we all came into this world, but advising young people to forget about physical control, go out and experiment and have multiple partners in the guise of the false protection call condoms or birth control pills is also not the way to go, especially when we have different kinds of STD out there that these protection still do not shield one against such as AIDS, syphilis (yes this painful road to death is still alive and well), herpes (very much incurable), etc.

Now you see, when all is said and done we still come back to square one, which is, for one’s emotional and physical health, simply saying “NO” until the right person comes along i.e. of course, after marriage (not co-habitation), which is the more fulfilling and happier way, and how it is meant to be.

Jdi
Wash. DC

I am too a teenager (15), so i know that when most teenagers feel insecure and in need of attention, they do silly things. I do not think that it is the fault of the parents of Miley Cyrus, I think that she should take blame. Parents shouldn’t shadow every move of their child, because that’s when a kid revolts. I think that some things, the kids should take fault for. I see this type of vulgarity in my everyday life, but Cyrus shouldn’t have acted this way, because she sets examples for many kids. Miley Cyrus knows that she is a role-model for so many you kids, and she shouldn’t do anything crazy. In the end, she is in fault, not the parents.

A few decades ago, when I was Miley’s age, we posed for far more sexy photos than the Vanity Fair one behind on the hoopla. Her photo was a classic pose, tastefully done, and nothing to be ashamed of. The MEDIA is the one making a big stink about it.

Who is Miley Cyrus, and why is she newsworthy?

Hmmm… What was even more inappropriate than a teen wrapped in a toga was a incestuous- themed photo of a girl sprawled over her mullet -domed dad wearing a wifebeater. Nothing says “trailer park” and “pawning your kids for cash” than that. Annie was slumming it to photograph a questionably talented teen for profit. Her parents are liars who approved the photo session and waited for public approval or scorn before they issued a statement. See what happens when ‘youngins are the breadwinners? Parents need to talk with their kids about all phases of decision making, whether sexual or otherwise. It doesn’t mean that all your kids will listen to you or not make serious mistakes, but that’s your job. It’s a good feeling when most kids (grown or not ) are doing well, but you always worry about the one that is struggling. Why are you using a “backwards country folk” analogies to make a point? Why not raise the bar and admit that most teens are a bit more complex and sophisticated than that. Not everyone lives in the swamplands.

HELP!!!
When will this hypocrisy end? I don’t believe for one second that those who express outrage over these pictures can live up to thir own standards.

Re: Special “K” - You seem to be a big fan of mediocrity. Anyhow, maybe you need to get a grip. Nobody is expressing extreme outrage, just stating an opinion. It’s too bad when people have such a vested interest in celebrities they don’t know. As to your plea of “HELP!!!” there are many counselors who will gladly help you.

I don’t why the media keeps on claiming that the Miley Cyrus photo is risque. The media people who are making such a big deal about this sound like a bunch of “pearl clutchers”.

If you think about it, she is showing as much skin as if she were wearing a swimsuit. There are a lot of swimsuits (besides bikinis) that have an “open back”, but are still otherwise “one-piece”.

I think this whole discussion is stupid! Who cares about that kids back anyway.. i just think its all blown out of proportion and the media is a joke they should try to report on some real issues maybe huh, what an idea but i guess this story sells more than real news.
in closing get a life all of you.

After all the drama with Britney Spears and her sister, I foolishly thought there might be one person out there who didn’t get sucked into the Hollywood BS but I was wrong. It’s sad that Miley has chosen to grow up far faster then she really is. We are all sexual beings but can’t we allow kids to just be kids without exploiting them?