KC school trying to ban books!

[tyton75]

sorry if this has already been posted, but I figured this is something that the Planet would have a field day with!

especially the "comments" section

http://www.classkc.org/index.html

this just freaking baffles me!

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by ArrowheadWolf

Holy shit. Those are some pretty damn bad words. I sure as hell don't want kids reading that. What dicklicking douchebag would let a kid read that.

Maybe we should give them all earmuffs.

[Thig Lyfe]

This is so gaaaaaaaaaay... cow-fucking gay...

I would leave a comment telling them that they are dumbasses, but they have to verify my name and shit.

[Thig Lyfe]

http://www.classkc.org/best.php

This is illogical. So these books are better just because they don't have bad words? Is that now the defining criteria of great literature? By that token, a Teletubbies coloring book is great literature.

[Thig Lyfe]

"500 and Counting"

It's so hilarious how they think its so cool to have 500 signatures. That's maybe 250 sets of parents, or one high school class.

I mean, I got 5345 signatures for theCarlos Beltran Petition. Come on.

[Coach]

Originally Posted by ArrowheadWolf

Holy shit. Those are some pretty damn bad words. I sure as hell don't want kids reading that. What dicklicking douchebag would let a kid read that.

The worse thing is, what kind of a school would use a small sampling of the words and thoughts for your child will study. WTF does this mean? Does it mean that they'll have class sessions over the word "fuck?"

The interesting thing on that list that you provided, the word "cum" wasn't on there last I checked.

[oaklandhater]

Originally Posted by tyton75

sorry if this has already been posted, but I figured this is something that the Planet would have a field day with!

especially the "comments" section

http://www.classkc.org/index.html

this just freaking baffles me!

i dont understand why they would want to ban Catcher in the Rye that was the frist book report i got a 'A' i wanted to be a writer at one point after i read One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest @ Song of Solomon

[Inspector]

Kids grow up to be what they will be whether they are restricted from certain books or allowed certain books.

It's the people in their home, the ones they live with and look up to, who will have the signifcant influences on them.

Their parents or caregivers will make them ok or not, regardless if they read "My Two Mommies" or say the God pee pee word.

My 5 sons are amazing, successful and loving men and they probably saw boobs and heard or read a few dirty words growing up.

[tyton75]

As I remember High School... most people didnt' read the books they were assigned anyway... thats where Cliff's Notes came in!

[Straight, No Chaser]

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.

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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