Children's Literature

'Reading, writing, and arithmetic" seem to be the most simplistic ideals and categories of a child's education. One would think that it would be near impossible to argue against a child showing interest in any of the three. However, as education progresses and society matures problems have heightened over the evaluation of certain children's books. Many of the problems found within these controversial books deal with subjects such as masturbation, puberty, sexual activity, rebellion against …

…liefs on morality. Is it acceptable to take a book out of the hands of a child who is laughing and enjoying it, but the book keeps them reading? Most of these books are important to read, and children should be allowed to do so. The critics are scared that the issues are not appropriate, however sexuality, puberty, independence, peer pressure, and self consciousness are things that young adults deal with on a daily basis.