tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232321240968493557.post1210250502390763518..comments2023-10-24T06:37:31.138-05:00Comments on What Was I Thinking?: Morality or CensorshipMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08277760336444878039noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232321240968493557.post-48109651985856902692008-12-13T20:41:00.000-06:002008-12-13T20:41:00.000-06:00All I have to say is that I am glad I raised my ki...All I have to say is that I am glad I raised my kids years ago! Things have sure changed since then. <BR/><BR/>Good to see you posting again!<BR/><BR/>(((((( HUGS ))))))Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11388218387599733572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232321240968493557.post-4593986424960887412008-11-18T06:41:00.000-06:002008-11-18T06:41:00.000-06:00Until recently, censorship has always existed in t...Until recently, censorship has always existed in the USA without the "book burning and witch hunts" analogous to Nazi Germany.<BR/><BR/>At one time, the method of teaching included the Kohlberg/Piaget theories on the stages of moral developmen. We began with the "inductive", and ended with the "deductive". However, today, the "inductive" (or the foundation, if you will) is eliminated and the child goes right to the deductive. Many Public libraries have sexual "how to's" on the shelves for the 6-9 year olds and the 8-12 year olds, including what would be considered pornography in detailed cartoon graphics.<BR/><BR/>As witnessed in advertising, the visual and the written word are both powerful! So unless a child has a foundation upon which to base philosphical decisions, theses things become indoctrination rather than education (as evidenced by the philosophies, in huge percentages, held by today's teens and young adults. In my opinion, part of the indoctrination comes from the American Library Association, which believes that "a child has the right to read 'anything' he/she wants to read."<BR/>From a parent who believes in censorship regarding children especially in school recommended reading, which puts a seal of approval upon what is considered literature, and especially when our tax dollars are going toward reading material which could be purchased at any adult book store if the parent chooses to have his/her child exposed to this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232321240968493557.post-10919019351196744782008-11-17T17:40:00.000-06:002008-11-17T17:40:00.000-06:00Anonymous, I deleted your post for two reasons:1) ...Anonymous, I deleted your post for two reasons:<BR/>1) you made the same allegations once before and<BR/><BR/>2) I don't believe in conspiracy theories. <BR/><BR/>I meant for this post to be a thought provoker and I expected intelligent discussion on the matter. I don't agree with extremism in any form, left leaning, or right. <BR/><BR/>If you'd like to offer more than the "boogey men are out to get the kids" I will be glad to read your comments.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08277760336444878039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232321240968493557.post-72089615683332314302008-11-17T15:43:00.000-06:002008-11-17T15:43:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232321240968493557.post-49572593368714467162008-11-17T11:10:00.000-06:002008-11-17T11:10:00.000-06:00I haven't read the book, so can't really comment. ...I haven't read the book, so can't really comment. I think that if it were me and I really objected to the book, I would discuss it openly with my child. As a senior in high school, they have to be ready to make some of their own decisions. <BR/><BR/>This parent has the choice to either let the child read the book or not. <BR/><BR/>As a former librarian, I have to stand on the side of non-censorship.<BR/><BR/>Does any of this make sense? Now, I plan to read the book. I still feel Holden Cauldfield's pain.<BR/><BR/>~hippo hugs~<BR/>P.hippo chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06404395478018699210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232321240968493557.post-49273337053740393422008-11-17T10:27:00.000-06:002008-11-17T10:27:00.000-06:00I think IB is dangerous because its sole purpose i...I think IB is dangerous because its sole purpose is to ready children to be global citizens under the world government as envisioned and run by the United Nations, the most evil organization in the world.<BR/><BR/>IBO.org clearly states their mission.<BR/><BR/>It is being fought everywhere because of this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232321240968493557.post-88526215599865068412008-11-16T18:42:00.000-06:002008-11-16T18:42:00.000-06:00maybe you should run for school committee... lolYa...maybe you should run for school committee... lol<BR/>Ya seem to have a handle on educating common wisdom.<BR/>MartyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com