Censorship Should Be Banned In Schools

Imagine finding a book from one’s childhood, or a classic one read while in school that brings memories and nostalgia for the past, but this book is now banned in schools and libraries. Knowing of a book one loved as a child and knowing others could not learn to love the same book can make people upset. Censorship is affecting the world today as classics or books that could be important in one’s life are gone from the lives of others. These books or sources of information could be important to society. Censorship is a problem because it infringes on the First Amendment, it can affect a child’s development, and it can control the flow of power unnecessarily.
Censorship, in regards to banning books or covering certain news topics, infringes
Trying to hide children from certain parts of today’s culture really does nothing to help as they will lean later what one tried to avoid. Certain banned books can help one to “learn to function in a changing society” (What Banned Books Mean…).Many books are banned for homosexual or non-Christian topics despite America having the freedom of religion and the recent debate leading to legalization of same-sex marriage. In regards to development in children, reading certain banned books can help to “Encourage kids to ask questions” (What Banned Books Mean…).Encouraging children to ask questions can influence them to learn about the previously stated changing culture and possibly become more interested in learning. While this affects child development, allowing few to control what book are allowed in libraries can change the flow of power in an unnecessary
Certain images, news articles, books, and advertisements can negatively affect a child. A benefit of media censorship is that “It limits negative advertisements” (11 Pivotal Pros and Cons…).Children having access to inappropriate advertisements can give them awful ideas such as certain opinions on certain topics. Censorship can also “save the children from violence” (11 Pivotal Pros and Cons…) such as the protests in Ferguson, Missouri.Violence can be included with inappropriate advertisements or media. “Censoring extreme violent material is beneficial, particularly among children. With the access to all sorts of media made easier these days, younger generations can easily fall prey to this sort of content” (11 Pivotal Pros and Cons...).While this censorship can save children from violence, it can also keep the wrong people in