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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-10-15, Page 6raroAO rnor skcinanTnn vAHoaMHsur uariTinau PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15,1997. Letters to the editor Parents want to set the record straight THE EDITOR, Let’s have the record set straight. We don’t seem to recall a survey or phone call to view our opinion. Everyone has the right to their opinion. We don’t think that a few Bly th parents should be able to talk for all Blyth parents. Not all parents have the same view as these few parents. Is only the opinion of a few people going to take away the freedom of what our children read? Quote "Children are becoming desensitized to violence and parents are allowing it". Does this mean that any parent that lets their children read any of these R.L. Teacher builds ed. minister THE EDITOR, To Build a Minister of Education We would instill in her the importance of success. We would place in him a sense of wonder. We would foster in her compassion and dedication. We would require in him empathy and experience. We would show her how to be child centred. We would open in him the world of a teacher. We would create for her systems of co-operation. We would help him to see through the eyes of a parent. We would cultivate in her excitement and joy. Stine books are unfit parents? Then what about the parents that let their children watch videos, play some of the Nintendo games, watch cartoons and watch movies like Independence Day (just for an example) and what about musical lyrics. Most of these things have some kind of violence in them. Let’s ban our kids from video games, TV movies, cartoons, listening to music and rental movies. What about watching the news on TV. It shows lots of violence when it tells us about and keeps us informed of what is happening in the world. And what about the newspapers. Let’s ban all of these too! We would let him hold the hand of a hungry child. We would let her feed the child. We would fill him with the hopes and dreams of that child. We would bring her to understand society's responsibility. We would encourage him to listen when others speak. We would define for her words like 'criterion' and 'referenced' and 'assessment'. We would guide him through the philosophy of growing up with confidence. We would remind her of the importance of sharing. We would demonstrate how to recognize growth. Continued on page 15 This is censorship! Don't you think that being on the radio and in the paper with your concerns is only making these books more attractive for young readers, wondering what all the fuss is about? How many kids have now picked up these books to read that had no intentions of doing so before? Parents that don't want their children reading these books should voice their concerns to their children and explain that although these books are fiction they are unacceptable' for them to read. Where next? Mall shelves, library shelves and we can't forget those monthly book orders. The idea of letting only Grades 7/8 have access to read these books in fine, after all they are considered young adults. But who is to say that someone in Grade 5 or 6 is not as Saying thanks THE EDITOR, Our sincere thanks to Blyth and Londesboro businesses and individuals who donated to the Clinton Hospital Auxiliary Penny Sale. Fifty-four hundred dollars was raised which will be used to purchase hospital equipment. Many volunteers helped to make this possible. Sincerely, Reta Kelland Treasurer to Auxiliary C.P.H. mature as someone in Grade 7/8. Some children are just not readers and have no interest in books. If they choose to read one of these books and it sparks the interest in reading, it will certainly lead to reading other books. It's better to be able to read than to be a Vunch of illiterate bums in the years to come. Who then is going to run our country? A major number of these kids do know right from wrong. Most of us grew up reading these types of books and sometimes worse. Most of us have turned out all right and are not axe murderers. What will be the next thing to be picked on? "This is a book of choice and it is Celebrate Community Support Month THE EDITOR, Each year Town and Country Support Services (TCSS) joins with Ontario Community Support Association and sister organizations across Ontario and Canada to celebrate Community Support Month. This year the Minister Responsible for Seniors in Ontario is also pleased to officially recognize the Ontario Community Support Association as we celebrate Community Support Month. TCSS is pleased to honour the commitment, dedication and hard work of our 190 staff and 500 volunteers who provide community and in-home services to seniors and others in special need. not in the school curriculum." "This is just the same as the book Uncle Tom's Cabin. Just one word in the book that someone found offensive and that book was gone." "A book will not make or break a kid." What is going to happen to their creativity and their reasoning skills? A lot of novelists get then- base idea's from what they have read. "Don't let the views of a few take away our freedom of choice." Penny Lennox (Moore), Debra Stryker, Crystal Taylor, Melanie Taggart, Glenda Ritchie, Pauline Webster. P.S. We could have just signed "a group of concerned parents", instead we chose to make a stand. Please join with us in recognizing and showing our appreciation to the front-line staff and volunteers who provide community support work; Meals On Wheels, Diners Programs, Volunteer Driving, Home Maintenance, Telephone Reassurance, Friendly Visiting, Respite/Caregiver Relief, Homemaking/Personal Support Services. These services help to improve the quality of life for residents of Huron County requiring support and care. Thank you for helping "To Keep Good Homes Going" in Huron County. Sincerely, Jim Rose, Board of Directors; Jean Young, Executive Director; Town and Country Support Services. HOMECOMING '97 APPRECIATION NIGHT Thursday, October 23, 1997 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. B. M. & G. Arena " All volunteers who helped with Homecoming and their families are Welcome" Please accept this as your invitation to attend.