This book reflects our life, we shouldn't have to tell the parents about it. we go through this stuff everyday. Does elijah's parents let him use the internet? His parents bought the book. how are they going to buy a book and then realize what it is about 2 weeks after they already purchased it? These people need to wake up and smell the coffee. The world isn't going to stop for there son. How old were they when they learned about sex, rape, and drugs? And if elijah didn't want to read it then why didn't he ask if he could read something else? There is something fishy about the straffords. I feel real sorry for elijah. And don't target our teacher she is fantastic! Mr. William Avery White. :]]