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Always thought banning books was a parent's right until I looked closer
I used to think if a parent didn't want their kid reading something in school, that was just their call. Then my daughter's 5th grade teacher pulled "The Giver" from the reading list because three moms complained about the euthanasia stuff. I actually sat down and read it in one night after that... and realized the whole point is about questioning authority and control. Made me wonder who actually benefits when we hide tough ideas from kids instead of talking through them. Has anyone else had a moment where switching sides on this issue caught you off guard?
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davis.diana18d ago
Read the challenged books yourself before taking a side.
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betty_park6218d ago
Read a few and honestly some should stay banned.
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