@thomashearns
It’s crucial to have a formal review process for challenging content in schools to ensure that decisions are made appropriately, rather than based on arbitrary or politicized reasons.
ProfessorPenny said:
@thomashearns
It’s crucial to have a formal review process for challenging content in schools to ensure that decisions are made appropriately, rather than based on arbitrary or politicized reasons.
Is there anyone who genuinely believes there should be no limits on what children read? The real question is about what those limits should be and who decides.
@thomashearns
What exactly are you referring to? Schools don’t provide content that’s explicitly inappropriate for children.
Ronald said:
@thomashearns
What exactly are you referring to? Schools don’t provide content that’s explicitly inappropriate for children.
The debate isn’t just about explicit content but includes a range of subjects that some consider inappropriate for various reasons.
Bright said:
@thomashearns
Could you provide examples of books that have been banned due to their content?
For instance, ‘50 Shades of Grey’ was banned in some schools due to its explicit sexual and violent content.
Can you provide a link to more information?
I’ve seen the list of banned books, and some choices seem completely illogical. It appears some people are not thinking clearly.
Is the Bible also banned? It contains plenty of controversial content.
rozaah said:
Is the Bible also banned? It contains plenty of controversial content.
In my opinion, no book should be banned, regardless of its content, with very few exceptions.
rozaah said:
Is the Bible also banned? It contains plenty of controversial content.
In my opinion, no book should be banned, regardless of its content, with very few exceptions.
Do you not consider the extreme content in the Bible? It discusses topics like mass murder and rape.
rozaah said:
Is the Bible also banned? It contains plenty of controversial content.
In my opinion, no book should be banned, regardless of its content, with very few exceptions.
The Bible indeed contains some extreme content by today’s standards.
Dr.Smitha said:
@NemwelSamuel2
Overall, I believe it’s not harmful despite some of its content.
That’s debatable. Some would argue it’s more harmful than many of the books currently facing bans.
Hello from the forum dedicated to banned books! We’ve compiled a list of 32 classic books that have been banned at some point. This list includes authors like Voltaire and Mark Twain. Here’s a link to more information and a digital collection: https://www.reddit.com/r/bannedbooks/comments/12f24xc/ive_made_a_digital_collection_of_32_classic/ Feel free to share this resource, especially with students, teachers, and librarians.
Is there an article or some official source where I can read more about this?
Which district is this happening in? Can anyone provide more details?
Jason said:
Which district is this happening in? Can anyone provide more details?
It seems like something that would happen in the Bible Belt. Personally, I think even the Bible should be reconsidered for school settings given its content.
While some books might not be appropriate for school environments and can be banned there, kids can still access these books through other means like parental purchase. The historical context of book bans in 1939 Germany involved nationwide censorship based on ideology, which is different from what’s happening in schools today.
@Lucky
If a child is mature enough to handle real-world issues, they should be able to read about them in books. I believe books are a safer way to learn about serious topics.