We should not censor
The novel contains information that is unique and very helpful in todays society. Even though there are some inappropriate scenes throughout the story, the book teaches kids life lessons. "Dont be afraid of the truth" is the most memorable and recurring lesson of the book. Kids need to be able to understand this lesson and see the examples the book shows of what will happen if someone is afraid of the truth. Janie Johnson was unwilling to accept the truth throughout the entire story. Because of this she began to receive anxiety problems and even experience paranoia. It is important to note that if someone were to pick up on the theme, they would be taught a great life lesson.
Not only are there lessons to be learned from the Face on the Milk Carton but there is also a good vocabulary in the book. Everyone knows the more you read the better your writing and vocabulary come so how could someone go and ban this book when it had an advanced vocabulary. Every scene in the book is described in great detail making it a complicated read for lower grades but also a fun read. Banning this book would be like taking away education for some kids.
60% of all people can't go 10 minutes without lying. This book helps students to understand the consequences of lying and the consequences of not following the truth. Without this book, the percentage of liers every ten minutes will only increase. However, if this book is not to be censored, the percentage might even begin to drop because the Face on the Milk Carton will provide examples of the consequences.
In the end, it is obvious that the face on the milk carton should not be banned because it offers many learning opportunities and life lessons. Teaching kids the consequences of not following the truth and improving kids education in grammar and sentence structure are only two of the wonderful lessons presented in the book. Without these lessons, students will increase the 60% of people that lie every ten minutes which will ultimately ruin this books themes. If this book is not censored. The many examples in this book will bring down the level of lying and also help to educate children. Stephen kings words describe the absolute need for this book even if it is inappropriate at some points:
“Every book you pick up has its own lesson or lessons, and quite often the bad books have more to teach than the good ones.” -Stephen King
Not only are there lessons to be learned from the Face on the Milk Carton but there is also a good vocabulary in the book. Everyone knows the more you read the better your writing and vocabulary come so how could someone go and ban this book when it had an advanced vocabulary. Every scene in the book is described in great detail making it a complicated read for lower grades but also a fun read. Banning this book would be like taking away education for some kids.
60% of all people can't go 10 minutes without lying. This book helps students to understand the consequences of lying and the consequences of not following the truth. Without this book, the percentage of liers every ten minutes will only increase. However, if this book is not to be censored, the percentage might even begin to drop because the Face on the Milk Carton will provide examples of the consequences.
In the end, it is obvious that the face on the milk carton should not be banned because it offers many learning opportunities and life lessons. Teaching kids the consequences of not following the truth and improving kids education in grammar and sentence structure are only two of the wonderful lessons presented in the book. Without these lessons, students will increase the 60% of people that lie every ten minutes which will ultimately ruin this books themes. If this book is not censored. The many examples in this book will bring down the level of lying and also help to educate children. Stephen kings words describe the absolute need for this book even if it is inappropriate at some points:
“Every book you pick up has its own lesson or lessons, and quite often the bad books have more to teach than the good ones.” -Stephen King