No More Sexually Explicit Content for Kids and Lies About “Banned” Books
Some things you can’t unsee.
Did you ever watch Night Gallery? It’s an ancient TV show from the 70s that I was definitely not allowed to watch as a small child. It was a spin-off from the tamer Twilight Zone, also hosted by Rod Serling.
But I was stealthy during my elementary years, so I snuck a few episodes. I’ll never forget staring wide-eyed at an old, undead lady on the screen, covered in vines and dirt that seemed to be part of her, her chair creaking eerily as she rocked on her front porch. Terrifying for young me. Did I mention she was undead? This is why Night Gallery was off-limits for this (at the time) 8-year-old.
Decades later, that image is still with me.
That’s why it’s disturbing to consider some of the unforgettably explicit, destructive, and damaging materials our kids are exposed to – in schools and libraries, no less.
Sexualization of Children Still an Issue in US Schools
 It’s true, we have begun a new Golden Era with President Trump at the helm, but that hasn’t stopped activist educators on the local level from their nefarious efforts to sexualize kids. The teachers are still there. The ones who lead lessons on gender fluidity for four-, five-, and six-year-olds. The ones who permitted fourth graders to socially transition to another gender, and then misled or outright lied to parents. They. Are. Still. There.
(Except for a few hundred who were sent packing after stunningly inappropriate public comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination.)
Kitchen Table Activist, Karen England, has made pushing back against this abusive content central to her work. She shared that it’s not just a handful of books. There are more than 650 titles pervasively vulgar, with more than just a passing mention of something objectionable, found in US schools – and prevalent in both blue and red states.1
 In case you aren’t fully aware of the nature of this content, the following is a partial list of topics covered in books teens and kids can check out from the library – or that educators assign to read.
- Sexual nudity
- Graphic sexual descriptions/erotica
- Sexual assault/rape
- Graphic description of incest
- Sodomy
- Sadism
- Masturbation
- Anal sex
- Drug and alcohol use
- Racial slurs
- Dating apps, both heterosexual and homosexual
- Detailed guides for how to engage in various sex acts, including images
- Exploring a new gender or sexuality
The Myth of Banned Books
Detractors of parents who want to protect kids from this vile content love to throw around labels designed to stop the conversation:
“Fascist! Nazi! BOOK-BANNER!”
The glaring problem with their accusations is that books are never really banned. Nor are parents trying to squelch free speech. We are demanding that these be removed from schools to prioritize our kids’ safety. Our Information Age is fueled by instant access to pretty much everything on the smartphone in our pockets. Our wants and needs are delivered to our doorstep by an Amazon truck mere hours after we place an order. Any objectionable, pornographic book out there can be ordered and delivered. So, what has been banned?
Calling names instead of honest debate appeals to the left, as false accusations against American moms and dads rile up the ill-informed and aging 60s activists. It sends them to the street to sing songs in warbling voices, reminding them of the glory days when they protested the Vietnam War.
Some Things Kids Can’t Unsee
 Exposing children, whether they are five, twelve, or fifteen, to graphic sexual content is harmful. It impacts a young person’s view of the world, themselves, and their future. When a child is molested, parents seek justice and often counseling for their child, hoping to reverse the effects of the trauma.
Likewise, in our view, pushing strange gender and sexual ideologies on our most vulnerable is itself a form of molestation that robs them of stability and peace. Pushing them to wonder about sexuality before they are old enough to grapple with such concepts, and for some, to begin questioning the biological truth of their God-given sex.
Images, ideas, and feelings associated with explicit material can lead children to struggle with mental health issues, shame, fear, distorted and unhealthy ideas about sexuality and relationships, and the possibility of engaging in risky behaviors.2
Pastor John Amanchukwu has become known for his bold stands on behalf of students at school board meetings across the US, and for his documentary, 22 Words,3 which exposes the seriousness and scope of sexually explicit materials in schools. On a recent podcast with Officer Tatum, Pastor Amanchukwu explained how this affects kids.
“This is mental rape…I call it mental rape because it assaults the soul. It stains the brain, and it robs children of their innocence. When a child sees this for the first time and they open this book and see the images, this is going to sodomize their minds…you can’t undo what you just did, and when a child sees this, it follows them for ages.” 4
The book Pastor Amanchukwu referred to was Let’s Talk About It: The Teen’s Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Being Human. It includes a full range of how-to, step-by-step guidance for all manner of sexual activity for straight or gay – and illustrations accompanying the descriptive language. This is for your 13-year-olds and up. Pastor Amanchukwu also joined the Moms for America Podcast a few months ago to discuss these issues in depth. You can view our podcast with him HERE.
Back to my unforgettable image of the vine-covered grandma. These things stick with our kids. They are mental images, words, and ideas that you may not realize have taken root and will continue to play in their minds – informing thoughts and attitudes towards themselves and sexuality.
There are some things kids can’t unsee, and we as moms must stand as the guards against the infiltration of pornographic and explicit materials aimed directly at our children in our schools and communities.
Gender Ideology’s Power Threatened At the Supreme Court
Parents can celebrate the decision from the nation’s highest Court, handed down last June. In Mahmoud v. Taylor,5 the justices held that parents should be allowed to opt their children out of LGBTQ lessons and content in school. Seems like something that should have been common sense, but the Court nonetheless found in favor of parents.
Another case currently being debated is that of a Christian counselor in Colorado and her freedom to speak to clients in accordance with her religious views. You see, Colorado has a law that forbids counselors from helping clients overcome gender dysphoria or sexual issues in accordance with the client’s wishes – and the therapist’s conscience. Simply put, if a child with gender struggles visits a counselor, even if the child wants help to accept and embrace their biological sex, in Colorado, a therapist can ONLY help them transition. Of course, a Christian counselor should be allowed to help her clients in keeping with her convictions and the person’s needs; however, again, we find the Supreme Court poised to make that call.6
This is an especially big case, since 23 other states have similar laws.
Poll Reveals Americans Are Against Sexual Content in the Classroom
Rasmussen Reports recently shared an encouraging poll that revealed that nearly 90% of voters think parents should know what is being taught in schools, and 69% object to sexually explicit resources in high schools. That objection grows to 79% when it comes to sexual and homosexual content for middle schoolers, and it rises to 85% for elementary kids.
These majorities against explicit content for kids held true across racial and political lines as well. Republicans held the view at a higher rate (85%) than Democrats (56%). Unaffiliated voters weighed in at a respectable 69%.7
So, if we all agree that we shouldn’t be abusing children with this stuff – why is there even a fight over it?
This poll shows we are a substantial majority on this issue, so don’t let up on pressuring those who have nothing but name-calling to defend the indefensible.
What Moms Can Do to Protect Kids
Here are a few things you can do to safeguard your children:
- Consider Pulling Your Kids Out of Public School – if you can, they will be best protected outside the government school system. Though things are changing, it may not be fast enough for your child.
- Opt Your Child Out – The Supreme Court ruled recently that you have the right to request and hold your school accountable to spare your child from their warped LGBTQ curriculum. We also suggest skipping all sexual education in your public schools, as they don’t seem up to the task. Teach your children about the birds and the bees yourself. If the school pushes back, don’t take no for an answer.
- Publicly Object to Obscene and Graphic Materials – If you discover inappropriate material in the classroom or the library, confront the school administration, the county, and the school board. You pay their salaries.
- Review All Assigned Reading (especially at the high school level) – The evidence is in, and educators are not to be trusted to select quality or age-appropriate literature for your kids.
- Be a Sentinel for Your Family and Community – Courage breeds courage. When other mamas see you caring for your kids and the rest of your school and community, it will encourage other like-minded parents to join the effort to make our kids safe again.
Resources to Protect Kids:
(Mention of these does not imply endorsement by Moms for America)
- Cyclone 400 (Pastor John Amanchukwu)
- The Kitchen Table Activist
- “Back-To-School For Parents” (Focus on the Family)
- Pavement Education Project
Podcast Note: We enjoyed our conversation this week with Gina Tomes, and we know you will, too. Her organization, Guiding Grace Family Support Network, comes alongside mothers and fathers with critical and ongoing support during and after an unplanned pregnancy. They provide resources and also a continuing connection to the community to help young families in so many ways. You can listen to her podcast interview HERE.
1 The Heidi St. John Podcast with guest Karen England
3 22 Words: A Documentary Exposing the Loss of Decency in American Education
4 The Officer Tatum with guest, Dr. John Amanchukwu
6 DailyCitizen/FocusOnTheFamily.com
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