Age film critic Tom Ryan recently wrote an article about why younger teenagers should be allowed to see the ‘R’-rated movie 2:37. (’Why my girl should watch this movie’, 30 Jul. 2006)

Among other things, he said this:

My wife and I have tried to bring [our daughter] up as an individual, someone who is aware of the world, treats others as she would like to be treated, thinks for herself and isn’t afraid to stand up in the face of injustice.

These aren’t ‘Christian family values’, but rather predate Christianity and probably all religions by many, many ages. They used to be known as ‘good old common sense’ and they don’t need to have any magical label stuck on them at all.

Thanks, Tom.

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