So, have you chosen a book yet? It's not too late. Banned Books Week is next week, so choose one of your favorites for a re-read, or choose a book you've never read before. Celebrate the freedom to read!
You may not agree or like certain books, but that doesn't mean they need to be banned. However, I recently found out that 50 Shades of Grey is in my stepson's school library. I've never read it, I don't intend to. But I've heard what it's about from numerous sources and I certainly don't agree with that being in a school with children, but that's my opinion. I had to really reevaluate my stand on banned books. I'm still not happy with it and I'm irritated that books such as Moby Dick and Where the Wild Things Are are banned, yet something like 50 Shades of Grey can be allowed in a school. (Seriously, who thought that was a good idea?!) But I suppose I would be a hypocrite if I wanted that book banned. Or are there legitimate reasons to ban a book? And if so, where do you draw the line? To me, it seems that the line has been drawn, scribbled out and redrawn so many times that it's all kind of fuzzy on what should be allowed and what is questionable.
I haven't contacted my stepson's school yet... I'm not even sure I will. What I can do is trust that we have taught him right and that he makes a good decision about whether or not to read that book. But he's an adult now and it's his choice. I am concerned about the younger students there, such as 7th and 8th graders who aren't mature enough, at least, in my humble opinion.
What do you think? What is your stand on banning books? Have you read the 50 Shades of Grey book? Would you want it in your child's school library? What about the other banned books that are out there?
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