http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not GreatSchools en-us Wookie06 Absoultely Not!! Very often books are the only way some children are introduced to different societies, cultures, and nations. Books make us think, and feel things that had not occured ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=1#comment_268466 5100.268466 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:13:09 -0700 laura1967 I agree to a certain point, first of all "sexual suggestive books"--YES--to a point, that is based on age, and content of the book....not for little kids---profanity--yes--to a point, depends ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=1#comment_266979 5100.266979 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:09:40 -0700 Survivor1971 I feel that books with sexual suggestions and profanity should be banned from our schools. Kids today have more exposer to these situations by internet and tv...why should we condon ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=1#comment_266968 5100.266968 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:23:33 -0700 christ2011 You are right. Not only books pose a potential danger to our children, it's also the internet and the television. And I treat them the same way I do for http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=1#comment_264250 5100.264250 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:28:24 -0700 christ2011 Good point. If we shield children of the "bad" things with no explanations as to why, then they may grow up and get into the very same things we were ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=1#comment_264246 5100.264246 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:21:33 -0700 christ2011 I agree to the wonders reading can do, jen, to expand the mind of the young and old alike. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=2#comment_264243 5100.264243 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:13:37 -0700 jencavanaugh The idea of eliminating books in schools is absolutely insane! Through reading we have the ability to grow our imagination, gain new perspectives, and with non fiction, we can benefit ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=2#comment_263871 5100.263871 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 10:03:23 -0700 kornutikg NO! Our children will only learn with knowledge. Protecting them from words will not build them as self sufficient adults. They need to learn all the fabulous things AND bad ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=2#comment_263536 5100.263536 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:27:09 -0700 mom4kids No, I do not believe that books should be banned by schools or libraries. I feel that is an infringement on our rights as a whole. What is in a ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=2#comment_263484 5100.263484 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:12:47 -0700 laura1967 That is exactly what i was saying 2 or 3 post back, they see STUFF all the time, all we can do is guide them...the world is the world,...i consider ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=2#comment_263412 5100.263412 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:19:48 -0700 christ2011 The world of books and reading have changed over the years. Banning books will not solve the evils of this world. As a Christian, I definitely disapprove of many books ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=3#comment_263375 5100.263375 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:56:21 -0700 sbozarth23 What an interesting question tjlove. I would have to definitely side on the argument against book burning. I think that it is a personal choice when it comes to reading ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=3#comment_263057 5100.263057 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:05:08 -0700 MSMomm As a general statement, books should not be banned from school libraries and public libraries. Common sense on the part of the parents is essential in determining what their school ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=3#comment_263010 5100.263010 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:06:37 -0700 laura1967 I do also, she should but these books, where little ones can not reach them.... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=3#comment_262858 5100.262858 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:44:51 -0700 MagnetMom My daughter's elementary school library often gets really good, coffee-table variety art books donated by well-meaning parents that pick them up on the discount rack at Borders or any other ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=3#comment_262851 5100.262851 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:41:17 -0700 laura1967 I really, think it is silly, parents, ought to get a grip... we talk to our children during shows, about what we approve of, and books should be the same ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=4#comment_262839 5100.262839 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:12:50 -0700 buckaroo Of course there are books that don't belong in a school library, but don't feel the same about a public library. Only age appropriate books belong in school libraries. While ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=4#comment_261962 5100.261962 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:24:25 -0700 laura1967 MY son, LOVES Stephen king novels, and we are a christian family... he loves to read what keeps his attention...well he is reading!!!??? .....but he is not a moster...he loves ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=4#comment_261958 5100.261958 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:21:56 -0700 Child_Of_Ra TJ, I'm laughing as I read this because it sounds like such a preposterous notion. Alas, I know you are just stirring up a conversation for us to talk about ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=4#comment_261938 5100.261938 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:04:18 -0700 FoxMom I think there are different groups of Christians around, one man I worked for was blown away that I would allow my then 4 year old to watch Harry Potter ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=4#comment_261817 5100.261817 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:02:01 -0700 Jsillymom LOL TJlove. It takes a lot to really offend me on the www. LOL. I honestly thought I came off the wrong way :). Sorry about :D. Now back to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=5#comment_261804 5100.261804 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:50:01 -0700 laura1967 i was worried too, so we are all cool---good, so, like i said "My son, watches, and reads some "GROSS" stuff....and i think the book banned, came from bad kids ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=5#comment_261797 5100.261797 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:39:39 -0700 tjlove Phew!! :) http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=5#comment_261792 5100.261792 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:34:01 -0700 Jsillymom no you didn't offend me :). I just wasn't sure if that is how I came off :). No harm no foul. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=5#comment_261787 5100.261787 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:31:38 -0700 tjlove Oh no! I didn't mean to imply that, Jsillymom!!! I'm so sorry- and apologies to anyone else who interpreted my post that way. I hope I didn't offend anyone. It ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=5#comment_261785 5100.261785 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:29:46 -0700 Jsillymom I am sorry TJlove if I came off trying to get into debate. That wasn't my intention at all. I was just stating that not all Christians feel that way. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=6#comment_261770 5100.261770 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:19:20 -0700 tjlove Thanks everyone for the information. As an English/Creative Writing major, it's hard for me to understand why people fight so hard to ban books, instead of teaching their children to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=6#comment_261762 5100.261762 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:05:35 -0700 laura1967 exactly "jsillymom" a book is a book, a movie is a movie....my son loves, certain books, that just "CREEP" me out. But he is not a violent teen. Most all ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=6#comment_261760 5100.261760 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:03:28 -0700 Jsillymom I too am a Christian. I don't think the HP books should be banned. Sure they should be age appropriate. I wouldn't mind if my children were to read them. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=6#comment_261737 5100.261737 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:42:44 -0700 laura1967 I am a christian, and i think most books are okay. The stuff they see of T.V, PLUS, some cartoons, should be banned, if you ask me. It is the ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=6#comment_261732 5100.261732 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:36:44 -0700 Anonymous tjlove, a lot of fundamentalist Christians feel Harry Potter goes against Christian teachings by referring to witchcraft and the like. Many people think a lot of the characters are symbolic ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=7#comment_261711 5100.261711 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:13:53 -0700 MSMomm Okay, I just called my son's middle school to find out why the Harry Potter books were on the "banned" list.First, this week is National Banned Books week, and many ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=7#comment_261708 5100.261708 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:08:06 -0700 tjlove Can someone explain to me why the Harry Potter books are on banned lists? I'm severely out of the loop on this one. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=7#comment_261695 5100.261695 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:47:56 -0700 FoxMom It is a parents job to teach their child what they can and can't read. I agree with different reading levels and all, and I don't think schools should waste ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=7#comment_261618 5100.261618 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:27:03 -0700 MSMomm Kayrom1 brings up Harry Potter. My son's middle school has most of the Harry Potter books on their "banned" list of books, as well. However, the books are still in ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=7#comment_261427 5100.261427 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:28:17 -0700 Anonymous Our school library has district guidelines it must follow. For example, only fourth and fifth graders can check out certain books, and other books, like the last two Harry Potter ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=8#comment_261411 5100.261411 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:08:23 -0700 1seremen No! I am think of it this way. If a book is banned today. What next! It is always the responsibility of a librarian or information specialist, parents, and teachers ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=8#comment_261395 5100.261395 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:41:31 -0700 Jsillymom I agree with what's already been said. I don't think there should be any banning of books. But there should be guidelines and be ways of moderating books so it's ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=8#comment_261295 5100.261295 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:55:35 -0700 laura1967 I agee, when i went to school , it was up to the "LIBRRARIES", if we were old enough, to check out a book, if not we had to have ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=8#comment_261230 5100.261230 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:51:44 -0700 odachimaster No if the books allow thought process.Yes if the schools and libraries do not have a secureway of allowing only 18 years of age and up for morecontroversial books if ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261014/Should-books-be-banned-by-our-schools-and-libraries-Why-or-why-not?cpage=8#comment_261085 5100.261085 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:05:12 -0700