When will people understand that banning books only turns them into classics? Seriously, what are parents and school officials so afraid of when it comes to what our children are reading? The most recent offense comes from two of Pat Conroy's books, Beach Music and The Prince of Tides. I've read both of these books and they are very well written and captivating stories. The offending content includes the topics of violence, suicide and sexual assault.
If your child or student is even interested in reading Conroy, they are most likely in High School. What high school aged child has not already encountered these same subjects before? They can read about these very happenings in the newspaper on any given day.
This atrocity is happening in Charleston West Virgina, and now a student group is planning to sue the Kanawha County Board of Education. Finally, a worthwhile lawsuit!
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Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Another School Wants to Ban Books
When will people understand that banning books only turns them into classics? Seriously, what are parents and school officials so afraid of when it comes to what our children are reading? The most recent offense comes from two of Pat Conroy's books, Beach Music and The Prince of Tides. I've read both of these books and they are very well written and captivating stories. The offending content includes the topics of violence, suicide and sexual assault.
If your child or student is even interested in reading Conroy, they are most likely in High School. What high school aged child has not already encountered these same subjects before? They can read about these very happenings in the newspaper on any given day.
This atrocity is happening in Charleston West Virgina, and now a student group is planning to sue the Kanawha County Board of Education. Finally, a worthwhile lawsuit!
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If your child or student is even interested in reading Conroy, they are most likely in High School. What high school aged child has not already encountered these same subjects before? They can read about these very happenings in the newspaper on any given day.
This atrocity is happening in Charleston West Virgina, and now a student group is planning to sue the Kanawha County Board of Education. Finally, a worthwhile lawsuit!
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