The Secret Life Of Bees Research Paper

The Influence of Literature Banning books for specific ages should be supported to prevent youths from being exposed to harmful content. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, as well as other sources, include several incidents that impact both children and adolescents in a negative way. Reducing the amount of literature that is available for young aged children can positively influence their behavior in any situation. Although The Secret Life of Bees exhibits the freedom of speech and tools for learning, it should be banned from high school curricula because it includes an abundant number of abusive arguments with foul language throughout the novel that children should not be exposed to. Foul language can leave an abiding and pessimistic affect on the population. Sharing a story, expressing an opinion, or general communication can be equally effective without abusive language. Author Stephen L. Wessler emphasizes, "Unfortunately, the routine use of slurs and other degrading language has desensitized too many students...The impact of debasing language on these students is powerful and destructive" (Wessler 29). Hearing this routinely in …show more content…
Prohibiting the choice of selecting a preferred book puts a restraint on children's rights and awareness. In the article called "Intellectual Freedom, Censorship..." the authors wrote, "The court conceded that school boards are responsible for monitoring the education of their students...that is educationally unsuitable...; however, they cannot stifle students' rights just because they object to a certain viewpoint or idea" (Mclaughlin and Hendricks 9). Removing the freedom to choose what one likes is against the First Amendment which includes the freedom of speech. Without a way of choice to express oneself then everyone would be restricted to making any decisions for themselves and standing