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Originally Posted by KCWolfman
And let's be clear - no books are being "banned". That is merely a buzz word to get the slower thinkers into a rage of righteousness. The books are still allowed at the school, some parents merely don't want the books taught as part of the curriculum.
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To varying degrees, educational standards and curriculum are, like politics, "local". Parents should be involved in their child's education --it's one characteristic of a "good school".
Parents willing to ban books is reflection of an authoritarian approach to parenting. Placing a high value on obedience and conformity, holding beliefs that the child should accept without question the rules and standards established by the parents, discouraging independent behavior and restricting a child's autonomy doesn't benefit healthy psychological development, a sense of autonomy or a willingness to stay emotionally attached to the family.
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