I agree with the author that Harry Potter is not a threat to students in the classroom. I have heard about this ongoing argument for many years. Many parents and teachers in the community I grew up in were divided on the subject matter of Harry Potter. When it first came out, some of my peers were not allowed to read it, and they banned the book from being a high school curriculum in the language arts program at my school. I think that Harry Potter should be available in the classroom. I would use it as part of my instruction because I think it is a wonderful series and gets kids excited about reading. I have heard how hard it is to get children interested in reading and I believe Harry Potter is harmless and would be a great way to get children involved in reading.
I do understand many people have different view points on literature and religion. The whole theme of this book is centered around wizards and many people do not like that idea. They think it is a devil book and is a bad influence to young children. I remember hearing in the article that the author states "I'm an advocate for parent involvement in what is viewed and read by their children. Where I draw the line is imposing their own family's views on other peoples children." I strongly agree with this statement. Teachers, Parents, and Adult leaders should be very careful not to get involved with their views on the matter. I believe everyone should have an opinion but also that everyone can have the freedom to read what they want.
I think Harry Potter should be available to students. I also agree with the author, that if the community wanted to do away with wizard and witch books than why not analyze the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. There are so many different stories out there that deal with the same issues. Parents should have a watch on the material there children are reading, but schools should have a variety of books available for the children to read.
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Good point, why aren't all wizard and witch tales criticized in this way?
ReplyDeleteI agree that Harry Potter is not a real threat to children in the classroom. It is a divided subject among parents and teachers and needs to be treated with caution.
ReplyDeleteParents should be involved in what their children are reading, but not in what other kids are reading. I totally agree here. Some of the books my parents read to me as a kid were awesome and usually way better than what my teachers were suggesting. Had I not had these alternatives I may have ended up as an Accounting major.
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