I'm a 21 year old college senior, majoring in English at a small state university in Ohio. I have a wonderful wife, an amazing little boy (born in July), and a pretty good life. I plan on applying for school in the spring to work on my Masters of Library Science.

Education > Education (Other) Are schools being too permissive allowing books on adult subjects for reading lists?

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Libraries, schools, and parents all face problems when it comes to children. One of the common issues between three is what is appropriate for children to experience. Books, television, and video games are only the beginning as a collective sense of fear overwhelms the nation. Books in schools are specifically targeted. After all, who wants their kids to read stories that contain curse words, real-life situations, and social policy issues?

The first thing to remember is that most students are given a choice in some issues, specifically as far as summer reading lists or extra reading list...

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