Tammy Garrison on Nostr: Book banning attempts: My position: Children should be allowed to read ...
Book banning attempts:
My position: Children should be allowed to read developmentally appropriate materials. And their parents--not other people's parents--should be making the decision as to what is morally and developmentally appropriate for their child. I, personally, would rather see my child deal with the complicated issues and big feelings surrounding sex, drugs, violence and other real-world issues in the context of a book. They can grapple with their feelings and thoughts on the matter in a safe environment, instead of in real-time, real-life situations.
Some parents believe that shielding their children entirely from things like sex and drugs (but seldom violence) means their child will never engage with those things, but we know statistically this isn't true. Children are exposed to real-world issues before they're 18, and need the support literature provides. Children don't just suddenly turn 18 and know how to deal with adult things because they are magically adults now. /rant
My position: Children should be allowed to read developmentally appropriate materials. And their parents--not other people's parents--should be making the decision as to what is morally and developmentally appropriate for their child. I, personally, would rather see my child deal with the complicated issues and big feelings surrounding sex, drugs, violence and other real-world issues in the context of a book. They can grapple with their feelings and thoughts on the matter in a safe environment, instead of in real-time, real-life situations.
Some parents believe that shielding their children entirely from things like sex and drugs (but seldom violence) means their child will never engage with those things, but we know statistically this isn't true. Children are exposed to real-world issues before they're 18, and need the support literature provides. Children don't just suddenly turn 18 and know how to deal with adult things because they are magically adults now. /rant