And when wasn't that the point?

Either way, now would be a good time to remind soccer moms and small-town teachers that selling out does not mean selling crack:

Authors have dealt with the coming of age theme as well as with contemporary issues facing youth, including homelessness, drug problems and non-traditional families. With today's heavy emphasis on music/video media, more children's books have been made into movies. Former Chicoan, elementary school teacher M. K. Rompala asked, "How far will this trend go? When is it too much? Should parents be concerned?"