How Did We Get Here?
It's Shocking
Let's face it: kids have always been able to get their hands on naughty books. But years ago, it might have been an occasional sneaked adult book read in secret. Or an adult magazine left behind by an older sibling. Not anymore! No need for kids to pass around a dog-eared, second-hand adult paperback because now there's abundant graphic sexuality throughout books for minors. And these books are all over local public libraries.
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Seems unbelievable ... but sadly, it's true.
Idaho's Laws
In 1972, Idaho's legislators passed laws clearly defining and outlawing obscenity regarding minors
BUT
there's a criminal exemption for schools and libraries.
However, in April 2024, Idaho's legislators passed a new law which enables parents/legal guardians to petition libraries to relocate books for minors which have adult sexual content.