Banned Books Week
29th
September 2008
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When this post was written: First child (D) was 5 yrs, 3 mo. Second child (B) was 3 yrs, 9 mo. Third child (L) was 1 yrs, 11 mo.
September 2008
0 CommentsWhen this post was written: First child (D) was 5 yrs, 3 mo. Second child (B) was 3 yrs, 9 mo. Third child (L) was 1 yrs, 11 mo.
- Banned Books Week
This is Banned Books Week at the American Library Association.
Here are some questions I’ve been asking myself as I study this issue.
- What is Banned Books Week all about?
Is all censorship equal?
Is all censorship evil? - Don’t libraries censor every time they choose to purchase one book over another?
- How does the First Amendment relate to parents concerned about the required reading in their children’s schools?
- If parents have the right to control what their child reads, then why is the ALA universally concerned about “challenges”?
- Are there any Christians who have spoken intelligently about censorship?
- Is there a difference between what is appropriate for adults and what is appropriate for children?
My intention this week is to discuss these questions. I also intend to discuss how objectionable elements can be used to teach Christian children discernment. I also intend to discuss why I limit nearly entirely objectionable elements for the literature I give my own preschool children.
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