We like them. What is objectionable about the movie is the sexual climate that it presents as being acceptable. I recognize that the Hollywood product is targeting the teenage consumer market but that it does so irresponsibly should not be tolerated. Rather, Mr. Junger's aim is considerably lower. But to watch student Kat flash a teacher to distract him or a high school counselor consumed with writing a lurid romance novel rather than helping the students of her school is offensive, especially to parents who are trying to instill decent and moral standards for their children to follow.
Adults have the responsibility to help children as they transition to adulthood.
Movies, such as this one or Cruel Intentions , which pander to a child's emerging sexual awareness, is detrimental to that child's maturing process. Shakespeare's original Taming of the Shrew has much more to offer us in terms of insight. Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. As we submit ourselves to the will of God, it frees God to work within us to will and do of His good pleasure. As we obey, we are blessed.