Affairs Quote by Erin Bow
““It's true that when you read YA you rarely have to read about middle-aged men having affairs. Personally I consider that a plus.””
About This Quote
Young adult fiction often avoids adult romantic entanglements, which the speaker sees as a refreshing focus on youthful perspectives.
In simple terms: YA skips middle‑aged affairs.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate YA’s youthful focus.
Themes
literature
age demographics
genre expectations
Mood
lighthearted
analytical
Type
personal
critical
When to use this quote
- school reading
- library collections
- author marketing
- genre analysis
Key Concepts
storytelling
audience targeting
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you prefer age‑specific stories?
- How does this affect readers’ empathy?
A Different Perspective
Might limit exposure to complex adult themes.
![“In Stage I, divorces were not allowed, so men's [sexual] affairs did not put women's economic security in jeopardy; in Stage II, affairs could lead to divorce, so men's affairs did place women's economic security in jeopardy. We did not want political leaders who would be role models for behavior…” quote by Warren Farrell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ff0/warren-farrell-1187_affair_in-stage-i-divorces-were-not-allowed-so_94551.jpg)
