Glee teen sex is "reprehensible" says PTC

Nov 08, 2011 2:14 PM by Caroline Goddard

Posted in Entertainment / Television

Glee Sex Is A
"Dangerous Path"

Two different organizations are up-in-arms about tonight’s episode of Glee in which two different couples decide if they should have sex for the first time.

Glee has never shied away from controversy and tonight's episode is no different: Two teen couples, one straight and one gay, will have sex for the first time. Not everyone is happy about it.

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Two different conservative television watchdog groups have come out swinging against the upcoming Glee episode, "The First Time." One objecting specifically to the same-sex coupling and the other against the glamorization of teen sex in general.

In an open editorial, the Culture and Media Institute wrote that Glee has "waged a relentless campaign of liberal propaganda and pushing the boundaries of what's acceptable on broadcast TV" and says that tonight's episode means "the show is now stepping up its campaign of homosexual promotion."

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The Parents Television Council says that they object, not to the gender of the sex partners, but to their ages.

"The fact that Glee intends to not only broadcast, but celebrate children having sex is reprehensible," said PTC president Tim Winter. "The gender of the high school characters involved is irrelevant. Teen sex is now more prevalent on TV than adult sex and Glee is only playing into that trend. Research proves that television is a teen sexual super-peer that can, and likely will, influence a teen's decision to become sexually active. Fox knows the show inherently attracts kids; celebrating teen sex constitutes gross recklessness."

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"Few parents realize the creator of Glee [Ryan Murphy] also demonstrated his taste for the depths of depravity in creating Nip/Tuck, a program in which no taboo was too extreme to violate," Winter added. "In fact, he stated publicly that his legacy may be to make possible a rear-entry scene on broadcast television. If past behavior is any indicator, parents can expect Glee to continue down this dangerous path."

Fox and Ryan Murphy have not responded to this fresh round of criticism.

Tell us: Does tonight's episode of Glee go too far?

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8pm sex???? Really???? I can't even watch "family" tv with my daughter without her being smacked in the face with under age sex. I am SICK AND TIRED OF TV bringing inappropriate/under age sex and sexual content into my home. Glee was already pushing the envelope with content, but we enjoyed the musical aspect....so we overlooked a lot...and discussed the inappropriate sprinkling of content...but this week's show centered more around sex than music. BYE BYE GLEE. You've lost two gleeks for good!

I am not a prude, but I do believe this show has crossed the line. When it first came on, I loved the music...and the actors are all very talented. The messages this show brings to the teen audience are inappropriate. This is not the way sex should be presented to our youth. I don't like the same sex themes....it does make it seem like everyone should experiment. These types of shows should be on cable...not on the major networks. It doesn't matter if they "warn" the audience or not....now they have hooked the kids into watching this show for the great choir presentations....and the super performances. The agenda of this show is very obvious and very biased/liberal. Just tired of it all! Take this show off the air.

I suppose that parents who are objecting to this week's Glee presentation would let their kids watch some cop show where people are being blown away with guns. Let's not talk about teenage sex. Not my teenager (ha).

I can not believe some of the comments that I am seeing/reading. This is 2011 and I see that there are still so many people who are ignorant and oppressive. The most ridiculous thing is that prior to the show there was a warning regarding the content and who should be allowed to watch the show. Now for parents out there that have these STUPID comments and allowed their child to watch the show just shows the type of parenting skills they have. There is no reason to watch the show or have your child watch the show if you do not allow it. JUST SHUT THE T.V. OFF and keep your comments to yourself and if you have a teenager in your home that you still have not discussed sex, birds and the bees whatever you want to call it you are pathetic. Your child probley knows more about sex than you are having right now. In todays society children are learning more and more and that has nothing to do with the content of television shows. They go to school and learn this, they go on the internet and learn this. Why don't you check their text messages on the cell phones and I am positive that you will find certain language, pics, and sexting more than you will hear or see on any glee show. Again if you feel the show was to risque close your eyes and grow up, change the channel and if you are so stuck up that you can not even think about a teenager or older person having sex or thinking about it than maybe it is time for you to shut yourself in your bathroom and rediscover what sexuality is about!!!!!!

The show was tastefully done. Do not judge unless you know what you are judging (though we really aren't supposed to judge at all, are we?). Teens are going to experiment and ...yes, even have sex. Do you think if we do not show this stuff or bury our head in the sand that kids will not pursue this topic? Ridiculous. And to Al, I hope you never have a gay child (not for your sake but for theirs). This is kind of a corny show but it addresses teenage issues tactfully and it does them well. To turn the channel-you should have gone back-the show actually conveyed the message that you shouldn't have sex just to have sex and you should really think about it and talk about before giving away something that you will never get back.

This episode was tame compared to others. I was laughing at it more than anything.

Hmmm, an episode about teenage Hi-school sex/love ? I'm pretty sure Lea is 25 and Cory is 30 . As for Darryl and Chris, I think their "teen" years are also long gone. Yeah, I know....they are "portraying hi-schoolers. Gimme a break, grow up people.

I did not watch this episode, because i decided after two weeks into this season that I would no longer watch Glee. There were several reasons, but one of the main one's was the way the bullying was allowed to continue by Sue and others on the show and nothing was ever done by the school. Not a fan of the gay story line either. I predict the demise of this show within the next two years, which is sad because it used to be a great show. Another show ruined by the liberalism that plaques television today

First off Steven I couldn't have said it any better. Margaret, I actually found the "masturbation" comment hilarious..only because I have a son and come on....let's be real here, they do not spend 30 minutes in the shower washing their hair.

I watched "Glee" last night and thought it was one of their best shows. The episode was preceded by a warning and a 14 and above rating, so people should have been warned. Teenagers do think about sex and a good many of them participate in it. I thought the story lines were good and the actual loss of virginity part at the end was tastefully done. As to the gay aspect, when are people, most of whom probably profess themselves to be Christian, going to get off these kids? A show like "Glee" makes them realize that it's okay for them to be who they are. Why are some people so threatened by that?

I think it depends on how it is handled...if you're blatantly showing sex as something "everyone is doing" and not dealing with the major issues that arise from teen sex (ie, higher pregnancy rates, std's, emotional problems and more) then it should absolutely not be portrayed in show that reaches into millions of households with teenagers every week. Especially since we all know that there are parents who aren't actually sitting down with their teens and explaining why this glamorization of teen sex may be harmful.

I pledge alliegiance to the flag, "one nation under God liberty and justice for all...Fout score and seven years ago....."All men are created equal" I have a dream, when all God's children....We are a nation fueled by hatred,bigotry,double standards and without the abilty to accept That Christ died for our salavation , that Christ was a loving God of all men.When our children learn that a parents love ,like Christ passeth all understanding, that they not meant to leave a life based on lies , and deceit but upright and open, then and only then will America be abil to truly say with PRIDE "Liberty and Justice ,All Men are Created Equal." Stop Stop,before this destroys us,Stop being Republicans and Democrats, T Party and Libertarions but Americans working towards a better tommorrow

This show makes me sick. I watched it for the first few shows and enjoyed it because of the music. Then they started making Sue more than ridiculous. No teacher or coach could for one second survive doing the things that she gets away of. Then they brought on her down syndrome assistant who in my opinions get abused constantly by Sue. And then they started making the gay boy the principal kid on the show. I have no problem whatsoever with day people as long as they do not flaunt it in my face, This show not only flaunts it, they seem to say that we should all be gay, because it is cool. They went as far as having the boy adiyioning for a female part in a show and he is contantly singing female songs. Sickening. Let's get this show OFF THE AIR A.S.A.P.

I would not let my daughters watch this type of show because as I explained to them it de-sensitizes them to what really is acceptable behavior. If this type show is watched habitually it sets the standard for behavior. I did not like it but was okay with the result that what might have happened didn't so the message that it's okay to say no was there. I would rather it stayed out of the show. Teachers and coaches have sex with students will that be next?

I agree with Steven davis..It was about love. AND AL..YOU SHOULD BE TAKEN OUT OF SOCIETY !

When this show first started, our entire family enjoyed watching the show mainly due to the music and dancing which we thought, wow - this is going to be a great show but over time the show has got more risky with the sexual content, and now, we will not allow it on in our home. It provides no moral ideas for our children, promotes sex and gay sexuality and we feel that our kids needs good, moral guidance today, more than ever and this show, quite frankly had turned out to be quite offensive and degrading

I agree with Steven! But most of all parents need to talk to their kids about sex and tons of other things! Lids are gonna have sex no matter what so the best thing to do is educate them!

What a shame....it's OK to be gay?! hell no, this is the problem, it's not just a matter of turning the channel...we need to keep them out of schools & well.....society itself. None of it is right !

I watched Glee with my daughter as well. She was more insulted by the "masturbation" comment than the sex. I think the sexual content should be discussed as an open matter in the family. I also think that Glee should be complimented for the "way" the sex was portrayed. There was no blanket wrestling or "tonsil hockey" involed. The sex was implied. Younger teens and tweens may not have even realized it had happened.

I thought the show was great. There was a story leading up to the sex, not just sex for sex. Very good leason should have been learned. I agree with Steven Davis, I'd bet most of these so called offended persons never even watched the show just condemed it to be bullies. Glee tends to show school life as it sometimes really is. It's hard being a teenager.