Carol Platt Liebau, Managing Editor of the Harvard Law Review, is garnering attention for her new book entitled "Prude: How The Sex-Obsessed Culture Damages Girls".

In a recent interview with a British newspaper, Liebau spoke out about the ramifications of girls growing up in a culture where "being called a slut is preferable to being labelled a prude."

She goes on to add, "The overwhelming lessons teenagers are now learning from the world around them is that being sexy is the ultimate accolade, trumping intelligence, character and all other accomplishments..."

We all understand that there are a prevailing number of negative role models in society today, but the ramifications of their behavior perhaps remains to be seen.

I wonder if we are failing to give girls enough credit for their ability to discern between the good and the bad. While I agree that some will fail prey to the pressure to imitate Britney-like behavior, I think many will be able to see the value in simply choosing to be who they are.
(Posted by Merritt)

Talkback Questions:
* Do you think the girls in your ministry feel compelled to be a copycat of today's seductive celebrities?
* Do you agree with the author's distinction that it is preferable in girls' eyes to be called a slut rather than a prude?