More Police nonsense. Father arrested for Speaking Against Sexually Explicit Book

[InChiefsHeaven]

**** it. Let the 6th graders read it. I was having wet dream by then I'm sure...might as well let me read all about it.

Jeez...

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

**** it. Let the 6th graders read it. I was having wet dream by then I'm sure...might as well let me read all about it.

Jeez...

Teenaged psychology is a weird subject.

First, I'd like to state that there isn't a "right" answer. What works for one child may not work for another. Growing up, my mother was about as lax as could be. She was more of a friend than an authority figure. I waited until I was 18 to have sex (just because I felt that was the smart thing to do) and am now about to be 25 with no life ruiners-er, I mean kids. Meanwhile, in the same household, my little sister got pregnant at 17.

Based on my experience, I'd be inclined to not shelter my children from things like sex, drugs and violence but talk as openly as I could with them about those things and the dangers involved.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Teenaged psychology is a weird subject.

First, I'd like to state that there isn't a "right" answer. What works for one child may not work for another. Growing up, my mother was about as lax as could be. She was more of a friend than an authority figure. I waited until I was 18 to have sex (just because I felt that was the smart thing to do) and am now about to be 25 with no life ruiners-er, I mean kids. Meanwhile, in the same household, my little sister got pregnant at 17.

Based on my experience, I'd be inclined to not shelter my children from things like sex, drugs and violence but talk as openly as I could with them about those things and the dangers involved.

but i afraid to talk to my kids about teh secks

[KCUnited]

I had to read Sod and Stubble in high school. I was 3 chapters in before I'd knocked up a sweet girl from town and came down with polio.

[NewChief]

From an educational administrative standpoint, the problem is that it's required reading. If I were to assign something of that nature, even to high school seniors, I'd send home a note letting them know that the work would have some mature content and an alternate assignment would be available for the student. This is what we have to do anytime we show R rated movies in our classes (such as V for Vendetta).

[KC native]

Originally Posted by NewChief

From an educational administrative standpoint, the problem is that it's required reading. If I were to assign something of that nature, even to high school seniors, I'd send home a note letting them know that the work would have some mature content and an alternate assignment would be available for the student. This is what we have to do anytime we show R rated movies in our classes (such as V for Vendetta).

I would say it's probably a pretty safe bet that a notice was sent home about this book as well.

[Just Passin' By]

From the article:

The school issued a statement that concluded the district “will take immediate action to revise these policies to include notification that requires parents to accept controversial material, rather than opt out.”

At least the school got it partially figured out, even if too many of those posting here can't.

[KC native]

Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

From the article:



At least the school got it partially figured out, even if too many of those posting here can't.

heh, so a notice was provided and it said if you want your child to opt out then let us know.

If only that "dad" had paid attention earlier in the year.

[Beef Supreme]

Originally Posted by KC native

heh, so a notice was provided and it said if you want your child to opt out then let us know.

If only that "dad" had paid attention earlier in the year.

Actually, that's not what it says at all. Take a minute and read the OP.

[DaveNull]

What other stuff do you put in the curriculum that the fundies get all weird about?

[loochy]

Originally Posted by DaveNull

What other stuff do you put in the curriculum that the fundies get all weird about?

Science

[notorious]

Great, a thread full of people telling everyone else how to parent their kids.

[Valiant]

I love it.

No way I would let my kids read that filth.


Kids, shut your mouths and go back to playing COD/GTA (any other mature rated game with sex or extreme violence) and then let them watch game of thrones.

But a book, oh noes.

[Valiant]

He was escorted out for not following rules, him contineousely disobeying the officer to get up and leave is why he was arrested.

And I have a feeling the reading list went out at the start of the year. Some parents just like to ignore those things until someone else tells them about it personally. How the **** do you know how to turn to the exact page to be offended by? Second thought, they can all **** off. 2007 is how long it has been required. Maybe pay attention to your kids.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Originally Posted by Valiant

He was escorted out for not following rules, him contineousely disobeying the officer to get up and leave is why he was arrested.

And I have a feeling the reading list went out at the start of the year. Some parents just like to ignore those things until someone else tells them about it personally. How the **** do you know how to turn to the exact page to be offended by? Second thought, they can all **** off. 2007 is how long it has been required. Maybe pay attention to your kids.

This.

"The pussification of America continues."