Abstract
This paper focuses on censorship and children's books, with a focus on the work "The Higher Power of Lucky". The paper notes how this story upset some librarians because of the author use of anatomical terminology. It further questions whether librarians have the right to ban a book because it has a word or to that relates to sex.

From the Paper
"Should the word "scrotum" cause a Newberry Medal children's book to be banned from libraries? Should a teacher be fired for taking students to a library after receiving permission from the principal? Do librarians have the right to ban a book because it has a word or to that relates to sex? Or, are these related incidents of censorship? The focus of this paper is to discuss the censorship of a Newberry Medal children's book, "The Highest Power of Lucky," by Susan Patron. Censorship of books is wrong, especially when the book is being banned due to one word or phrase."

Tags:censorship, banning, children

Abstract
This paper analyzes Plato's philosophy on censorship as seen through his character of Socrates. It looks at how he claims that youth is the time when the character is being formed and desired impressions are easily gained and assimilated. We should not allow children to hear any casual tales narrated by casual writers and to receive into their minds ideas which are for the most part the exact opposite of those we would like them to possess when they are grown up. It provides examples from the different tales of the time of which Socrates might find objectionable, such as Oedipus the King, Medea, and the Trojan Horse.

From the Paper
"Oedipus the King and Medea may be used as tools to educate the future leaders of the city state by holding them up as examples of what people should avoid intense passion, desire for revenge, brutality. The instructor may emphasize the quest for justice " goodness, truth, fear of God simplicity, humility " are as virtues that should guide human beings in their life in the ideal city state. These are the ideals that may be taught to the youth that even among enemies, there should be respect for the old, the women and the dead."

Tags:oedipus, medea, trojan, horse, children

Abstract
This paper will argue that censorship of children's literature is wrong because far more would be lost than gained. The argument will include an introductory (and brief) discussion of the nature of children's literature, then the balance of losses and gains in censorship. Three examples from children's literature will be used: Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn", Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island", and Perrault's Mother Goose tales.

Abstract
The focus of this paper is to discuss the censorship of a Newberry Medal children's book, "The Highest Power of Lucky," by Susan Patron. More specifically, the writer questions whether the word "scrotum" should cause a Newberry Medal children's book to be banned from libraries. The writer also discusses whether librarians have the right to ban a book because it has a word or phrase that relates to sex. The writer maintains that the censorship of books is wrong, especially when the book is being banned due to one word or phrase.

Outline:
Looking at the Book, "The Highest Power of Lucy"
Why the Author Used the Word
Censoring Children's Books
Censorship Creating Problems with Educational Staff
The Problems with Censorship

From the Paper
"Only at the end of the book does Lucky trust her guardian to ask the meaning of the word. Lucky is similar to many students today who have single parents in their lives. Lucky can also be compared to many latchkey children who fend for themselves while their parents are at work. Many of these children learn words and actions that are not appropriate, but it is a part of their every day life. Reading about Lucky will not reveal words that these children know anyway."
"When deciding to ban a book, the librarian should consider the purpose of the book. Why has the author created this book? What is the main purpose of the book? These questions should be considered before deciding whether the book is inappropriate. The themes of the book center on Lucky becoming a grown-up who needs to learn about language and body parts. If Lucky does not learn the meaning of words from her guardian, then more than likely she will learn about different words from her peers. Children will learn the definitions to different words whether they do it through parents, friends, or peers. Would it be better to learn different words from parents or peers?"

Tags:banned, inappropriate, censorship, librarian

Abstract
The paper discusses how the various aspects of classical conditioning, aggressive personality acquisition, and other psychological factors compromise the total scope of how mass media television plays a large role in conditioning children. The paper explores the high negativity that media attributes to violent programming being forced onto children and explains that these children are also influenced to act out televised stereotypes through a lack of regulation and policy within corporations and governmental forums. The paper asserts that by becoming more involved in preventing these stereotypes through programs that create racial diversity and tolerance, the media can be less influential in portraying children as victims or as criminals through the overall scope of society through rating censorship.

From the Paper
"This mass media analysis will discuss the dangers of television programming that have been violently influencing children within the family unit. By examining the different mediums of this type of cultural violence, we can see what is being done about this grave situation. By looking into the government and television corporation regulations that allow this type of behavior, there is ample evidence to support a thesis on how damaging media violence can be to young children. In essence, by evaluating the research on violence and children within the family unit,..."

Tags:media, family, children

Abstract
This essay argues that the current state of knowledge regarding the effect of violence in television and other media on children is so uncertain that a policy of censorship is not warranted. It shows that a 1999 Senate Judiciary Committee report was excessive and shows how the underlying data do not support a censorship policy.

Tags:censorship, violence, television

Abstract
This is a persuasive paper that analyzes the proponents of censorship. In recent years, the American entertainment industry has undergone vast changes in aspects such as music, television and Internet, and what began as innocent entertainment is no longer. Censorship is emerging into the limelight once again, as children are immensely affected by what they see, and their intentions of repeating what they see makes censorship ever more important today. The amount of violence in all forms of entertainment must somehow be regulated or censored in some way to protect the innocent youth of today.

From the Paper
"Please note the following: "Where Them Ho's At;" "Tits;" and "Simple Instructions for Assembling a Bomb with Household Materials." The title of a song, a word used in a TV drama, and something easily accessible from the Internet. What might these three things have in common? They are all salient factors in the corruption of today's youth. These are not the types of programs and songs our country's future leaders should have access to. "Entertainment" such as this has been proven to cause aggression in young children, causing them to be more prone to use violence to settle disputes. It also exposes children to adult situations they are not yet suited to understand, which in turn confuses them. More stringent laws must be passed for the sake of our nation's impressionable, innocent young children."

Tags:television, censor, censorship, entertainment, free, freedom, industry, internet, political, speech, youth, internet, music

Abstract
This body of papers provides five different works related to two sources in children's literature, Charles A. Smith's "From Wonder to Wisdom: Using Stories to Help Children Grow" and Donna E. Norton's "Through The Eyes of A Child: An Introduction to Children's Literature". Two of the papers summarize the chapters in each of the works respectively. Two of the papers comment on bibliography selections offered by Norton and a journal of carrying out some of her suggested activities in each chapter. A final paper is a research report that provides an overview of the history of children's literature.

From the Paper
"Teachers play a major role in developing a love of books. Values gained through literature in childhood have significant influences on adults. Age appropriate literature can have a profound influence on cognitive, personality, social and moral development in children. Encouraging and motivating children to respond to the literature they read is one of the most significant goals of the educator working with literature and children. Knowledge of self motivation and intellectual curiosity are also promoted..."

Tags:oral tradition, fairytales, fantasy, tall tales, picture books, instructional books, development, age appropriate, censorship, social values, religion, politics, education, teaching, parents, storytelling

Abstract
This paper examines how research studies have indicated a close link between violent, aggressive and anti-social behavior of children and television. It contends that media plays a vital role in building and shaping the personality of a child and in reinforcing stereotypes in sexes. It also discusses how program ratings devised for parenting control are too lenient which makes it impossible for the parents to protect their children from ill-effects of media. Children imitate what they see on the television and eventually learn to resolve issues through confrontations, instead of peaceful and non-violent ways.

From the Paper
"In today's world, electronic media is the most powerful tool in configuring human thought process. It can be employed for broadening the horizons or it can be used to pollute the innocent minds. It's effects on children are devastating. A child's mind is like a clean slate and it constantly keeps recording every image and every sound it encounters. It keeps on building concepts of spending life through these images. Children minds can not analyze at their own. They can not differentiate between a good and a bad thing unless these are shown or explained with obvious outcome of the actions. Moreover, children mind are very fragile. Their imaginations can be easily transported to new dimensions. "

Tags:ratings, parents, censorship, violence, behavior

Abstract
This paper discusses the problem of children being exposed on television to massive amounts of violence, sex, drugs, adult language and inappropriate ideas. The author points out that self-policing by the entertainment industry and software locks on set-top boxes have yielded very few results. The paper examines the origin of the v-chip that physically prevents viewing, its role in the popular culture, the technology, and why it has not been successful. The author concludes that, unless a v-chip can be made that operates on some sort of personal or biometric recognition system, children will continue to act out what they see on television to the detriment of themselves and society. Personal policing is the only reliable course of action.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
History
Censorship
V-Chip
Significance / Meaning of Censorship
Success of V-Chip
Statement of Purpose
History of Media Censorship
Definition
History
Non-V-Chip Methods
Legislative
Link between Television Violence and Juvenile Crime
Levels of Violence Shown on TV
Link between Juvenile Crime and Exposure to Violence
Link between Juvenile Crime and TV
Public Policy that Led to V-Chip
National Campaigns
Legislation
Attempts to Get Industry to Self-Regulate
Relative Success of the V-Chip
Technological Aspects
How Vchip Works
Industrial Adoption
Actual Effectiveness
Cultural Adoption
Public Policy Effectiveness
Has Public Policy Paid Off?
Has the V-Chip and Other Methods Actually Changed Society?
Reduction of Juvenile Crime
Underlying Causes
Effects of Reduction
Secondary Effects

From the Paper
"Ratings, however, are simply not an effective deterrent. The determined child can simply keep his eyes open and watch as people kill each other on the screen. Ratings do not prevent actual viewing and it is viewing violence that creates violence. Therefore, the only course of action remaining, apparently, is to actually prevent children from watching particularly violent television shows. There are two basic ways to accomplish this that the broadcasting industry has agreed to participate in. First there is the "windowing" of television."

Tags:link in-home, rating system, self-policing code