Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should schools be able to ban books?
Position3 of 3

Banning books is unenforceable

This position holds that banning books in schools is unenforceable. It argues that a school ban cannot keep a determined reader from a book — libraries, bookshops, home collections and willing parents all provide ready access — so the ban achieves nothing but the appearance of control.

Supporting arguments · 1

  1. Books can be read outside of school
    Children have access to books outside of school through their home, library, or bookstore.