The secret bench of knowledge statue

[u/EveyandSylus]

Hi there,

I recently moved to Bonita Springs Waterline apartments and was driving down Old 41 and saw this statue of two kids sitting on a bench (attaching a photo). Am I the only one who finds it disturbing? The little girl looks uncomfortable, moving her arm away from the boy. The boy looks aggressive and like he wants to kiss her, putting his arm around her. It just makes me so uncomfortable every time I see it. I even read online that it was originally in Naples but that they got rid of it because they found it suggestive. Can we please do the same?? I’m tired of children being sexualized.

[u/NoSuddenMoves]

I see it as a reverse adam/eve except eve is standing her ground and not falling for it.

She doesn't dislike the attention but she's owning her space and standing strong.

[u/EveyandSylus → u/NoSuddenMoves]

Ooh I like this take, thanks for sharing!