Sunday, October 25, 2009
censorship
I think Harry Potter being banned from schools is a touchy subject and one that doesn’t have a fair resolution. There are several reasons I can understand why parents wouldn’t want their kids reading these books but they are such popular books that I believe every child should be exposed to just because they are so well known. I think they should be available in the classroom for more than just D.E.A.R. time. Teachers should be able to use this book in their curriculum, not to teach witchcraft but to teach good literature. These are books that spark children’s imaginations and could even get kids who hate to read hooked on the entire series. They are books that should be used to help kids learn to enjoy reading. However, teachers should make it clear and have a discussion with the class that witchcraft is not real and that the things that happen in the books cannot happen in real life. I would definitely use these books as part of my instruction because I believe these are books every kid should have exposure to because of how popular they are. It would be unfair for a kid not to get to experience Harry Potter.
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I think Kendall has a great point on using the Harry Potter book to teach good literature! Harry Potter is a well written book, with many twist and turns that allow children to think outside the box. I really like the issues of discussing the topic of witchcraft in the classroom explaining exactly what is real and fantasy to the children. I think that by doing this parents would probable be more receptive to these types of books being brought into the classroom and again like Kendall said every kid should get to experience the book of Harry Potter!
ReplyDeleteI agree, Harry Potter is a well written novel and a great example of fantasy. I think parents just have to talk to their children and let them know that it is fantasy and not real, if the content bothers them. But I don't think that Harry Potter should be banned for being full of mythical creatures, wizardry, and far fetched story line.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the book is great for teaching good literature, not witchcraft! It is important, however, for parents to explain to their kids the difference between real and make-believe. JK Rowling was not trying to make kids believe in magic, but just to tell them a fantasy!
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