Censorship rears its ugly head. Sort-of. *SIGH*

I understand your frustration, maybe you could have a meeting with your childs school and point out that the policy is stupid.

 

I totally agree with you.

 

Oh, dear. I had a kindergarten teacher act like we were crazy that we would even try to teach our three year old phonics, spelling, etc. I say, if they can learn, they should learn. I can't comment on the Meyer books (dont know her), but if your boy can read a Tale of Two Cities, geez Louise, you should be proud! This is why high school seniors cant even read at a fifth grade level half the time, this habit of trying to hold them back just to prepare for some stupid state test rather than really teaching them. As an avid reader myself, I can tell you that your boy will be far ahead of most of his college peers by the time he gets to that age.

 

Oh no they didn't.............. This is a public school, correct? You bought those books with your tax dollars that go to that school. I have NEVER heard of a school hendering the education of a pupil. This is absurd. I would have to march myself right up there and make it clear that your son is free to read any and every book in that library if he so wishes.

 

Which is one example of why I homeschool!!

The public school system is all about control and how THEY can control and influence YOUR child.

When the local principal told us to our face that our kids were no longer in our custody or our responsibility once they are on the bus, we jerked them out and sent our homeschool notice in.

Can you go in with him next time he tries to get a book? If they still won't let him check out books that he has your ok to read, then find a book that will blow their socks off.

Sheesh, they let kids read Harry Potter don't they?? Nothing in that library can be any more involved than those are! (I love Harry Potter, btw, don't think I am criticizing the books!) but it's a school library! I mean come on, if the kids can't read it, WHY is it there?!

 

Good for your son. Mine is also an avid reader. I would talk to the librarian and write a note to his teacher and the principal. You can always go in and say...."Can I see the written policy on such and such." It sometimes make them realize how ridiculous they are being.
My son was much the same way. His school refused to bend and wouldn't give him challenging stuff. He was bored to death. Now we homeschool and he reads what he wants at his level. Not an option for everyone but it works perfect for us.
hsmamma

 

Is it the schools policy not to let the children read these books, or is the librarian. If it's the librarian's, then maybe you should have a little chat with the principal? I don't think it should be up to her do decide what your son should and should not be reading, especially considering his reading level. Either that, or maybe you need to talk directly to her and explain that you want him to be reading these books.