We make mistakes. But often it's a matter of nuance. Three recent examples, shown above, illustrate shadings that fall somewhere between right and wrong. The young man and woman agreed to be photographed. It illustrates the scene at the beginning of the story.
Adults are extremely sensitive about teen sexuality.
Some would see the photo as suggestive. The Oregonian published the photo on the cover of a Sunday Northwest Living section. Dozens of readers complained. The young woman, who called to ask for reprints, told the photographer she was surprised it ran, that she'd been teased about it quite a bit but was not upset. Still, I doubt I would have used it considering the public climate and other photo choices.