The temperature at which a book burns is 451 degrees Fahrenheit. “451 degrees Fahrenheitis the title of a famous (banned) book about a society that turns burning books into a goal, destroying itself in the process. People disapprove of books!
Why should you care which book you picked up from your local library shelf than if you prefer fruit loops to cornflakes from the grocery store?
Why should a few people decide what reading material a well-trained and thoughtful professional educator assigns to a student?Odyssey,” The class isn’t taught that it’s okay to believe in Zeus or sneak out with someone else’s wife and start a war., Kids are learning the fun of the language, but they don’t want to get star tattoos on their bellies.
A recent CBS News/YouGov poll found that “…the vast majority of Americans discuss race, portray slavery, criticize U.S. history, or express political views they disagree with. I don’t think that books like that should be banned from schools.”
America’s school public Not all students are Christian. Not all of our families are straight with two parents. Not all children are sure of their identity. Not all students are white. Many people are challenged in different ways. If you were homeschooling during the pandemic, you must be happy to bring your children back to the competent and hardworking dedication of your classroom teachers. I witnessed the difficulty of teaching. Trusting the experts in your educational decisions doesn’t have to be difficult. They have been trained at more universities than many other professionals and continue to train after completing their degrees. Many people have been in the classroom longer than their book banners are adults. Teachers really know things! They are experts in their fields and understand age-appropriate learning. They believe in not only those who look like us, act like us, and believe like us, but their children—all children—so hard work and low wages. selected.
I am shocked to see the Taliban denying education to girls. Those are definitely not public schools. But there are areas in American society where the public interest trumps the beliefs of a minority group. Traffic laws and food safety laws come to mind. If our schools are truly “public,” respect for values and equality of expectations should guide teachers and parents to respect values. Libraries serve everyone. They are also public goods. But some intolerant groups here want to dictate what other people’s children can learn and what books everyone reads. What does it teach children when they see you hiding the truth?
I believe in this younger generation. Their teachers and parents worked well. Her teens and young adults today are more tolerant, more inclusive, more environmentally conscious, more willing to learn and grow, and more mature than adults who try to stifle education. I have seen young people active on both sides of the political divide: Roe and choice, black lives and LGBTQ+ rights, religious beliefs, the environment, better gun laws. rice field.
Today’s youth respect their parents’ values and build their own. We must learn to trust our young people instead of wrapping them in bubble wrap. Adults underestimate this generation if they choose to spoon-feed a clean version of our history or protect it from others. These strong young people are ready and able to deal with the facts. Armed with knowledge and seeking wisdom, they understand that we must all move forward together.
Sharon Kourous is a member of the Stronger Together Huddle, a group that supports the common good of all. She is a retired teacher who lives in Monroe. You can reach her at her mcneil@icloud.com.
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