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originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
originally posted by: InTheLight
Well, those that are making the rules there disagree with you, so what can you do?
I can literally vote people like them out of office since I live in New Jersey.
The people who do have a grasp on how to deal with children in this particular area are banning the book
I happen to think other books could be substituted to get across the same message without causing anyone to feel uncomfortable
Who knows best?, you, the posters here, and I certainly do not.
originally posted by: toolgal462
You always crack me up!
originally posted by: InTheLight
Well it's not just them, it's also the students that have asked that it not be taught in class, but some schools have it remaining in the library for those students who do wish to read it.
www.bustle.com...
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
originally posted by: toolgal462
You always crack me up!
Thanks, but in my humorous replies is often the reality.
This book is not going to ruin your children's lives, it isn't going to adversely impact them in the future. Life isn't a parade of puppies and kittens and where you're always comfortable. Learning how life was in the past, viewed in the case via the prism of Twain's fantastic literature, is highly important. It gives you have a better understanding of the times our ancestors inhabited and a greater appreciation for your own.
Well it's not just them, it's also the students that have asked that it not be taught in class, but some schools have it remaining in the library for those students who do wish to read it.
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
originally posted by: InTheLight
Well it's not just them, it's also the students that have asked that it not be taught in class, but some schools have it remaining in the library for those students who do wish to read it.
www.bustle.com...
That's wonderful, maybe we can ban trigonometry too if they get all salty about the subject. 'It made me feel all, like, sad, and, like, you know, uncomfortable, because, you know, like, I couldn't do it'.
originally posted by: InTheLight
You don't have to go that far back in time to learn about the plight of African-Americans in U.S.A., just watch the news.
originally posted by: InTheLight
You are grasping, or is it gasping?
originally posted by: InTheLight
originally posted by: ManBehindTheMask
a reply to: InTheLight
I think that historical atrocities, or the truth, could be better understood, in conjunction with political science, psychology, and philosophy courses, in understanding human history on a wider learning scale, at the university level when students are, hopefully, more emotionally mature.
Thats just the problem, people dont get emotionally mature by being coddled........
Again, when dealing with children the rules of the games are different.
Again not to be a jerk here, but judging by your statements, it doesnt seem you have a good grasp on how to deal with children in this particular area
The people who do have a grasp on how to deal with children in this particular area are banning the book and they have stated their reasons why. I happen to think other books could be substituted to get across the same message without causing anyone to feel uncomfortable. Who knows best?, you, the posters here, and I certainly do not.
You don't have to go that far back in time to learn about the plight of African-Americans in U.S.A., just watch the news.
originally posted by: ManBehindTheMask
a reply to: InTheLight
Well it's not just them, it's also the students that have asked that it not be taught in class, but some schools have it remaining in the library for those students who do wish to read it.
So children, who are yet to develop fully, emotionally, physically, and mentally, now know whats best for them in order to do so?
Holy crap I cannot even fathom your thought processes.......possibly because you grew up in school like these children did.....
Well since they know better, why have any rules? Why have any boundaries? Hell why have learning at all?
theres not enough facepalms for this sort of backwards thinking
originally posted by: InTheLight
It is still not for you or I to determine what measures are taken in schools regarding this book...
originally posted by: SprocketUK
I get that some will be sensitised by this, I don't like the idea of denying others the chance to learn about important literary works because of it though. Maybe they could run two lit classes? The open one and the restricted, that way no one has to miss out or feel bad.
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
originally posted by: InTheLight
It is still not for you or I to determine what measures are taken in schools regarding this book...
Yeah, actually, it is. We, the property tax payers, who fund the schools, have full input via the PTA and the School Board. Do you not live in the United States?
It is still not for you or I to determine what measures are taken in schools regarding this book it is up to the students
educators and parents who are trying to foster an environment of inclusion,
but like I said the message could be relayed in many other ways without making anyone feel uncomfortable.