‘Grandad’s Pride’. Really?

Thats NOT the UK cover of the book its the American version.To be honest the bondage gear wouldn't bother me,no explanation needed other than some people like dressing up.My daughter will happily tell you we used to go to fancy dress parties a lot when we were young and she remembers her dad in drag on more than one ocassion.Its as explicit as you need it to be at that age....children dont think dressing up is odd

youtu.be/BZgWE-f4McA

Here is a reading of the book of anyone would like to see it actually read and the positive message inside

It does not contain the image shown in the OP btw

I haven’t seen the book, so it’s hard to comment.

In general, I don’t object to young children seeing ‘sexualised images’, though I wouldn’t choose it. It won’t mean anything to them.

I’m in favour of letting children know that life can be very varied, and as long as no actual harm is done, anything goes. I feel that my generation (I’m 83) was brought up to think only one way of life was really acceptable: you got married and had children. Anything else was eccentric at best, wrong or at least sad and pitiable at worst.

...arguing that children wouldn’t understand the erotic and sexualised depictions.

So what's the point in reading children a book you don't expect them to understand?
And what are the staff going to say in response to any questions the children are quite likely to ask?

T.hanks to VioletSky I’ve now read the book. It’s absolutely harmless and with a positive message. I’d be happy for children of any age to read it.

No problem at all Grandma70s it is actually quite sweet

The book isn’t about sex, it’s about acceptance of many diverse ways of life.

It’s a really lovely and wholesome book. Shame on your trying to stir up hate!

AmberSpyglass

It’s a really lovely and wholesome book. Shame on your trying to stir up hate!

The OP asked for our thoughts. That’s not stirring up hate.

Not a problem - except, perhaps in the (smutty) minds of some?

Nothing wrong with the content but perhaps the cover on the American version could have been better.

I do wish people would read the book before making judgement.. There is no mention of sex.

It seems fairly harmless to me. Surely there is nothing wrong with accepting everyone in all their diversity.

I found the book positive and at the right level for someone young.

I have no issue with it as it stands.
Obviously a different cover on the other version.

It’s not a cover though is it? I read it’s in a section of the book.

It doesn't seem to be a different cover. I think it's a fake designed to make a fuss about something that doesn't exist...

I don’t have a problem with the story but I can understand why some parents might object to a picture of two men kissing wearing leather fetish gear.

This is the cover:

www.amazon.co.uk/Grandads-Pride-Camper-Harry-Woodgate/dp/1839132663/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VEMOD73A5NJA&keywords=grandads+pride&sprefix=grandads+pride%2Caps%2C90&tag=gransnetforum-21&qid=1692712054&sr=8-1

OK. I've found it. It's in the background of the page where they are sitting outside at a table. The table and people at the front are the main "focus".

Thanks for the link growstuff.

I don't know why what is in that picture is being labeled bondage anyway, it's just fashion, they seem to be able to move quite freely

Well Urm that didn't go how you wanted/imagined it would !

I wonder if it's in fact, one of those "harnesses" that hold your socks up and your shirt down when you're wearing a dinner suit?

I am glad to see you Urmstongran I like your posts on interesting talking points, although I don't always agree with you, and I like the way you add a picture.