Find out why some of the popular children's books are now off-limits to kids. Let me know in the comments if you think these books are really bad influence to children.
1. Winnie-the-Pooh
A few places in US as well as other countries like Turkey, China, and Russia have banned this book. Even England, where this book came from believed that it is inappropriate for children.
Reason for banning:
This book was banned in Russia because of a single misunderstanding. One Russian owned a picture of Pooh with the symbol of swastika. This made Russia believe that Winnie-the-Pooh has ties with the Nazi
2. Alice in Wonderland
While most people find this story very appropriate to children, some governments and schools debate that this book contains sexual fantasies and disrespectful attitude toward religious ceremonies and teacher, especially in China.
Reasons for banning:
"Animals should not use human language, and that it was disastrous to put animals and human beings on the same level." - Chinese Government
3. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Remember the Oompa-Loompas who worked for the factory? Some people believe that depicting factory workers as pygmies with dark skin is racist. Roald Dahl, the author, said that he did not mean to offend people for using pygmies as factory workers. Because of that, Dahl revised the story. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory did not stay banned for a long time.
4. James and the Giant Peach
Another book from Roald Dahl, James and the Giant Peach is a story of a little boys named James, who was orphaned and was forced to live with his horrible aunts. He was physically and emotionally abused for years. The book has received positive comments about how to book encourages children to stay positive no matter what happens.
Reasons for banning:
Still, the book attracted negative comments regarding how it is too scary for children, and that it promotes disobedience. The book was then banned from elementary school.
5. Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl
This book came out in schools so kids could learn about the Holocaust in a young teen's perspective. On a book review, a reader says that he read this book when he was in 6th grade and that the book has good role models and messages.
Reasons for banning:
The Diary of a Young Girl was initially banned for being too depressing for kids to read. However, recently, a mother complained about the sexual and (possible) homosexual contents of the book. In the book, Anne mentioned that she kissed her friend Jacque.
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