Chapter 12

On page 231 Shalit quotes a story from the New York Times, then says its hard to prosecute boys who are assaulting girls in school when the teachers are doing the same thing more or less. I agree with Shalit here. I'm sure if something like this is going on then these kids, the girls and the boys, are old enough to say something to their parents at least. They should also be able to do such a thing as anonymously as possible.



Greg

Chapter 11

Has the lack in modesty made parents and other figures in our lives not care? Page 198 references the phrase "As long as you're happy." I heard this growing up. My parents made sure I make my own decisions, but were not absent in guiding me through the bigger, life-altering decisions. Modernity in parenting has created the sense of self-governing, but I do not think this equates modern parenting with fault of neglect. Guidance and independence in decision making can be integrated into molding more responsible youth.

Sara

Chapter 10

On page 173, Shalit makes it clear that public opinion is shocked by public nudity. She uses an example of a man who couldn't help but stare at his friend's breasts at the beach; "My eyes rested where I knew they shouldn't." I was a victim of this same example on a trip to Miami. However, by the end of the week I was so used to seeing it that I was not phased. Is embarrassment in this situation natural modesty or culture shock?

Sara

Chapter 9

Is it really all that rough? I don't understand why people take the smallest of problems and dwell upon them. In my experience life is too short freak out about everything. It is true to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all. But it goes beyond that for me. Many people in general make mountains into molehills, they are always on the go and not slowing down. I think we all should take a step back and enjoy life as it comes.


-Greg

Jonathan S.

Chapter 8

On page 146 Shalit refers to a society that lost respect for female modesty and that men are not protective of women. I feel that men are always going to be protective of women. The best example that I can think of is the way most men are protective of their mothers. Men are also very protective of their wives as well.



-Greg

Chapter 8