Books Should Be Taught In Schools

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People believe that some books are that are harmful to children some people hold. That these books can help your child learn more. I believe that these books that kids are reading should be decided by the parents. They have a right to decide what kids read and not read. Because the parents own the kids and if the parents want to take down books. Because they think it's Too Vague and Too Cynical for kids. to read then allow them they own the kids. Parents wanted to ban a book named Of Mice and Men. The book was "Too Vague and Too Cynical for kids". That is what I deem is right for parents to decide whatever they want on the shelves for their kids. The Parents may decide that their kids read.

When I read books they are books about adolescence and sexual intercourse and kids may accidently select it. Sometimes the kids didn't want to be alarmed. Because when these books are not taking down then kids may accidently pick those books up. Then they should have books with labels. Maybe they should do a rating system for people and kids like they do for games.
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I do agree with the other side that kids can read books that are intriguing to the. Some kids only pick up books with a cool cover and some people don't do that but the majority does. The books may be good for the kids to understand the past. The only problem is that when people decide for kids it's a group judgment. Parents own the kids then they get to decide for the

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