A law banning books with explicit or sexually inappropriate images in Missouri schools went into effect Sunday, resulting in polarizing reactions from teachers, parents and librarians.
It would be a class “A” misdemeanor if this material was found in public or private schools. The images can come from books, magazines, videos or online content.
Ryan Wrecker, filling in for Annie Frey, shares his opinion: “Is your child’s education 100% dependent on your kid seeing sexually explicit materials inside of books? Probably not. I would hope not.”
Some oppose this opinion, saying this ban is a slippery slope and a way to “waterdown” children’s education.
“Public libraries still exist,” Wrecker said. “You can still get these books in other places. It’s not like excluding them from schools means a whole lot in a world where all of this is fully accessible.”
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